Office Manager salary in Omaha, NE-IA
No other area in Nebraska pays office managers more than Omaha: the median is $63,700 a year1. That is 2.8% above the Nebraska statewide median of $61,980, and 8.3% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #221 of 519. With about 5,030 office managers, no area in Nebraska employs more.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Omaha, NE-IA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Omaha against Nebraska and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $45,760 | $63,700 | $92,810 | |
| Nebraska | $44,990 | $61,980 | $87,840 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Omaha earns $52,350–$78,140. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $92,810, only 2.0 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $25,790 wide, between the figure for Nebraska ($24,890) and the US figure ($29,140).
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,760 | $3,813 | $22.00 | $59,045 |
| 25th percentile | $52,350 | $4,362 | $25.17 | $67,548 |
| Median | $63,700 | $5,308 | $30.62 | $82,194 |
| 75th percentile | $78,140 | $6,512 | $37.57 | $100,826 |
| 90th percentile | $92,810 | $7,734 | $44.62 | $119,755 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $11,350 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,440, or about $18,632 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Omaha, and the Nebraska statewide median of $61,980 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Omaha
At the $63,700 median, a local hire costs about $82,194 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,494 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Omaha
Of the 17 roles we track in Omaha, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between paralegals ($64,230) and marketing specialists ($62,280). Project Coordinator is the highest at $82,460.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +7.1% | 990 | |
| Paralegal | +0.8% | 1,010 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 5,030 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -2.2% | 2,160 | |
| Recruiter | -2.9% | 4,330 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Omaha (-8.3%), between accountants (-7.9%) and executive assistants (-10.9%). The typical role here is at -2.8%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost less in Omaha than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 9.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Omaha, 10.0% across Nebraska and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Nebraska
Across the 6 areas of Nebraska with data for this job, the median runs from $57,900 in the Northwest Nebraska nonmetro area to $63,700 in Omaha, a gap of $5,800 a year. No other area in Nebraska has as many office managers, and all 5 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Omaha | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | this area | 5,030 | |
| Lincoln, NE | -3.3% | 1,850 | |
| Grand Island, NE | -4.6% | 290 | |
| Northeast Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -6.3% | 740 | |
| South Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -8.1% | 1,290 | |
| Northwest Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -9.1% | 330 |
Omaha against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Omaha is #54 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Nebraska, Helena and Cedar Rapids pay just above Omaha and Monroe and Pensacola-Ferry Pass just below. All four are within $30 a year of the median in Omaha. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Omaha | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +1.3% | 5,170 | jobs | |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | +0.0% | 1,020 | pay | |
| Helena, MT | +0.0% | 320 | pay | |
| Omaha, NE-IA | this area | 5,030 | ||
| Monroe, MI | -0.0% | 230 | pay | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | -0.0% | 1,770 | pay | |
| Tulsa, OK | -2.1% | 5,410 | jobs | |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | -5.4% | 4,830 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Omaha, NE-IA?
About $82,194 a year at the median, or $6,849 a month: $63,700 in pay plus about $18,494 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Omaha?
The median was $63,700 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,760, the 90th $92,810, and the middle half earned $52,350 to $78,140.
Is Omaha the most expensive area in Nebraska for office managers?
Yes. Its median of $63,700 is the highest of 6 areas in Nebraska. Lincoln comes next at $61,590.
How many office managers work in Omaha?
BLS counts about 5,030 in the May 2025 survey. No other area in Nebraska has as many.
Does an office manager cost more than a marketing specialist in Omaha?
Yes: $1,420 a year more at the median. The medians are $63,700 and $62,280.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.