How much does a physician make in Lincoln?
$326,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $157.03 an hour or $27,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $157.03
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $217,100Median: $326,600Highest 10%: $456,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $217,100 | $104.39 | |
| 25th | $258,500 | $124.28 | |
| Median | $326,600 | $157.03 | |
| 75th | $439,500 | $211.28 | |
| 90th | $456,200 | $219.33 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Omaha, NE | $290,500 |
Related jobs in Lincoln
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $216,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $210,000 |
| Dentist | $204,500 |
| Pharmacist | $149,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $128,100 |
| Optometrist | $126,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,400 |
| Veterinarian | $104,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $157.03 ($326,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Lincoln than the national average?
Yes: $326,600 against $265,900 nationally, 23% more.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $290,500, so Lincoln pays 12% more.
Where does Lincoln rank for physician pay?
106 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $217,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $456,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.