| Career | Avg. Salary (National) | Avg. Salary (Nebraska) | Entry-level Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detectives & Investigators | $79,030 | $70,280 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Police Officers | $58,720 | $51,600 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Crime Scene Investigators | $57,340 | $47,820 | Bachelor’s degree |
| Correctional Officers | $44,350 | $34,740 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Sources: Salary info from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Career education requirements from BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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- Professionals employed nationwide: 13,140
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $42.13
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $87,620
- Nebraska State Employment: 30
- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $39.60
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- Professionals employed nationwide: 8,110
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $30.41
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- Nebraska State Employment: 30
- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $31.06
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- Professionals employed nationwide: 17,140
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $19.35
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- Nebraska State Employment: 70
- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $20.64
- Nebraska State Annual Mean Wage: $42,930
- Professionals employed nationwide: 455,350
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $20.49
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- Nebraska State Employment: 1,910
- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $14.88
- Nebraska State Annual Mean Wage: $30,950
- Professionals employed nationwide: 3,172,420
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $20.07
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $41,740
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- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $24.18
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- Professionals employed nationwide: 110,380
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $31.66
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- Nebraska State Employment: 310
- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $28.36
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- Professionals employed nationwide: 45,540
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $28.76
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $59,810
- Nebraska State Employment: 310
- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $21.32
- Nebraska State Annual Mean Wage: $44,340
- Professionals employed nationwide: 99,900
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $37.78
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $78,580
- Nebraska State Employment: 660
- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $30.61
- Nebraska State Annual Mean Wage: $63,660
- Professionals employed nationwide: 7,530
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $26.42
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $54,950
- Professionals employed nationwide: 26,350
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $49.99
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- Professionals employed nationwide: 32,630
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $20.17
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $41,960
- Nebraska State Employment: 200
- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $16.58
- Nebraska State Annual Mean Wage: $34,490
- Professionals employed nationwide: 556,790
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $62.03
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- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $46.98
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- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $24.08
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $50,080
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- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $18.90
- Nebraska State Annual Mean Wage: $39,310
- Professionals employed nationwide: 641,590
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $26.53
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- Nebraska State Hourly Mean Wage: $21.36
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- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $22.66
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Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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