Conservation Scientists Salary in Nebraska
Conservation Scientists in Nebraska earn a median of $76,400 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($73,010)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,500; the top 10% earn over $106,330. Nationally the range is $47,550 to $110,410.
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- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$57,890 median in Nebraska
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- Water Resource Specialists$120,620 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
Conservation Scientists pay in Nebraska
How much do conservation scientists make in Nebraska?
The median is $76,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,500 and the top 10% earn over $106,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for conservation scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $73,010). Living costs are not included.