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Data Scientists Salary in Nebraska

Data Scientists in Nebraska earn a median of $98,230 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$98,230
vs. U.S. median
−18% ($120,230)
Rank among states
33 of 49
Jobs in the state
1,980

Pay range in Nebraska

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,230; the top 10% earn over $133,140. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.

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Data Scientists pay in Nebraska

How much do data scientists make in Nebraska?

The median is $98,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,230 and the top 10% earn over $133,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Nebraska a good state for data scientists?

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses