Median DOL Salary
$96,110
Total DOL Filings
766
Companies Hiring
219
Cost of Living Index
90.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
Buffalo, NE$96,110
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Buffalo, NE is 57.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Buffalo
Highest-Paying Occupations in Buffalo
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $166,088 | +24% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | +46.9% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $94,000 | +13.9% | 6 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,555 | -13.3% | 9 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,515 | +11.2% | 11 |
| Industrial Engineers | $90,000 | -5.4% | 11 |
| Electrical Engineers | $85,000 | -18.1% | 7 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $84,530 | +2.2% | 12 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $77,846 | -19.7% | 8 |
| Management Analysts | $60,341 | -26.8% | 16 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $58,200 | -16.8% | 15 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $52,000 | -31.6% | 18 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $50,980 | -32.6% | 14 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Nebraska
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Nebraska.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $231,020 | 290 |
| Psychiatrists | $229,240 | N/A |
| Chief Executives | $206,080 | 2,790 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $196,390 | 160 |
| Pediatricians, General | $186,680 | 410 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $178,620 | 740 |
| Dentists, General | $168,110 | 740 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $149,280 | N/A |
| Psychologists, All Other | $137,990 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $134,410 | 5,480 |
Salary Trend in Buffalo, NE
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Buffalo, NE has a cost of living index of 90.8, which is 9.2% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,132 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $166,088 | $182,916 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | $137,665 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $94,000 | $103,524 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,555 | $100,832 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,515 | $99,686 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.