This page provides you with a complete overview of the Public Health field in the state of Nebraska. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring Public Health workers and more.
Average Salary of a Nebraska Public Health Worker
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Public Health worker was $44,000 vs the national salary of $59,000. A Public Health worker in Nebraska saw a solid number of companies featuring over 740 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.
Nebraska Public Health
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Public Health | $44,000  |
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Average Public Health salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Public Health salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Tabitha Health Care Services, National Vision, Inc., Tabitha, Douglas County, NE, and Olsson Associates offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
Additional Salaries by Area
In this section explore additional details on the following areas within Public Health:
- Biostatistician
- Clinical Social Worker
- Environmental Scientist
- Epidemiologist
- Food Inspector
- Health Technician
- Infection Control Manager
- Medical Officer
- Public Health Nurse
- Water Treatment Specialist
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Biostatistician | $67,000 |
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Average Biostatistician salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Biostatistician salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Celerion offering Full-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Clinical Social Worker | $44,000 |
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Average Clinical Social Worker salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Clinical Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Children's Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha, Catholic Health Initiatives, Unlisted Company, Immanuel, and The Nebraska Medical Center offering Full-time, Part-time, Internship, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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| Environmental Scientist | $45,000 |
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Average Environmental Scientist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Environmental Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were HDR, Olsson Associates, Eurofins, LI-COR, and WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff offering Full-time, Contract, Internship, Temporary, Commission, and Part-time with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Epidemiologist | $46,000 |
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Average Epidemiologist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Epidemiologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were offering with required.
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| Food Inspector | $30,000 |
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Average Food Inspector salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Food Inspector salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ISN Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Ingersoll Rand, Catholic Health Initiatives, and National Guard offering Part-time and Full-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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| Health Technician | $27,000 |
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Average Health Technician salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Health Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Biotest Pharmaceuticals, Select Specialty Hospital, Mary Lanning Healthcare, Olsson Associates, and Catholic Health Initiatives offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Infection Control Manager | $39,000 |
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Average Infection Control Manager salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Infection Control Manager salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Healthcare Services Group, AngMar Medical Holdings, Inc., Great Plains Health, Tabitha Health Care Services, and Tabitha offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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| Medical Officer | $26,000 |
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Average Medical Officer salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Medical Officer salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Genesis Healthcare, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Nebraska State Government, State of Nebraska, and G4S offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Public Health Nurse | $46,000 |
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Average Public Health Nurse salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Public Health Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Tabitha Health Care Services, Tabitha, Douglas County, NE, Providence Medical Center, and Regional West Medical Center offering Full-time, Part-time, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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| Water Treatment Specialist | $32,000 |
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Average Water Treatment Specialist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Water Treatment Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were HDR, Banner Health, and National Guard offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Nebraska Public Health Workers
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 740 jobs for various types of Nebraska Public Health workers with most employers looking for Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Levelcandidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Tabitha Health Care Services | 93 jobs |
| Tabitha | 72 jobs |
| Olsson Associates | 35 jobs |
| ISYS Technologies | 31 jobs |
| Catholic Health Initiatives | 30 jobs |
| United States Postal Service | 24 jobs |
| Medtronic | 21 jobs |
| MedExpress | 20 jobs |
| Visiting Nurse Association | 13 jobs |
| Children's Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha | 13 jobs |
| State of Nebraska | 13 jobs |
| Regional West Medical Center | 10 jobs |
| Nebraska State Government | 10 jobs |
| National Vision, Inc. | 8 jobs |
| Douglas County, NE | 7 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 740 Public health related jobs in the following cities.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 256 jobs |
| Omaha, NE | 220 jobs |
| Offutt AFB, NE | 33 jobs |
| Norfolk, NE | 30 jobs |
| Scottsbluff, NE | 17 jobs |
| Grand Island, NE | 12 jobs |
| Crete, NE | 12 jobs |
| Kearney, NE | 11 jobs |
| North Platte, NE | 7 jobs |
| Nebraska City, NE | 6 jobs |
| Wayne, NE | 5 jobs |
| Pawnee City, NE | 4 jobs |
| York, NE | 4 jobs |
| Alliance, NE | 4 jobs |
Get More Information
- Nebraska DHHS: Division of Public Health
- Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department
- Nebraska Health & Wellness | Nebraska.gov
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
