Cost of hiring in the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 16 jobs in the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area, with about 1,500 people1. Medians run from $38,100 a year for data entry specialists to $81,640 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Receptionist | +0.8% | 560 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -1.7% | 330 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -4.0% | 80 | |
| HR Assistant | -6.0% | 40 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -6.2% | 750 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -7.6% | 1,500 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -7.8% | 100 | |
| Paralegal | -10.9% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | -12.5% | 1,050 | |
| Office Manager | -14.1% | 740 | |
| Recruiter | -18.7% | 450 | |
| Accountant | -19.1% | 740 | |
| Project Coordinator | -20.2% | 150 | |
| Executive Assistant | -21.6% | 160 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -23.4% | 210 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -34.4% | 160 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $43,950 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $56,710 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area against the US
The Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area pays below the US median for 15 of the 16 roles, furthest for marketing specialists (-34.4%). For virtual receptionists it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 16 is -11.7%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for virtual receptionists, #133 of 521 areas by median pay; its lowest is for marketing specialists, #478 of 516.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (21.2% of these jobs here, against 10.8% nationally) and data entry specialists (1.4% against 0.8%), and fewer project coordinators (2.1% against 6.8%) and sales development representatives (3.0% against 8.0%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Missoula, MT is nearest, at -11.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | -11.5% | 15 | 5,610 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -11.5% | 15 | 6,770 |
| Tulsa, OK | -11.6% | 17 | 48,650 |
| Northeast Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -11.7% (this area) | 16 | 7,090 |
| Missoula, MT | -11.7% | 14 | 5,420 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | -11.8% | 17 | 13,420 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, executive assistants in the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area span $46,080–$154,540, the widest band (3.4×); payroll specialists the narrowest, $43,920–$69,830. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 10 of 16 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, executive assistants, marketing specialists and 1 more role: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($63,370 against a $53,600 median for sales development representatives).
the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area against Nebraska
Against Nebraska as a whole, the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area pays more for 3 of 16 roles, led by payroll specialists (+1.9%) and project coordinators (+1.9%), and less for 11, most of all marketing specialists (-13.9%). Its best rank within Nebraska is #2 of 6 areas, for virtual receptionists.
Other areas in Nebraska
By jobs in these roles, the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area is #4 of 6 areas in Nebraska. The table shows the other 5.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 50,590 | 17 |
| Lincoln, NE | 18,600 | 17 |
| South Nebraska (Nonmetro) | 12,140 | 17 |
| Northwest Nebraska (Nonmetro) | 3,190 | 15 |
| Grand Island, NE | 2,920 | 13 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $81,640 a year, about $105,342 with benefits; the lowest is Data Entry Specialist, $38,100.
Is hiring in the Northeast Nebraska nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Mostly: no role pays more than the US median, and 15 of 16 pay less.
Sources
2 sources, with links
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.