Chemists Salary in Nebraska
Chemists in Nebraska earn a median of $74,890 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,280; the top 10% earn over $128,510. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Chemical Technicians$62,640 median in Nebraska
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54,690 median in Nebraska
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,970 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$48,640 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$67,200 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$48,220 median in Nebraska
Chemists pay in Nebraska
How much do chemists make in Nebraska?
The median is $74,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,280 and the top 10% earn over $128,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.