Economists Salary in Nebraska
Economists in Nebraska earn a median of $75,880 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,000; the top 10% earn over $135,300. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
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- Environmental Economists$75,880 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$66,290 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$98,230 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$64,530 median in Nebraska
- Actuaries$102,790 median in Nebraska
- Statisticians$83,480 median in Nebraska
Economists pay in Nebraska
How much do economists make in Nebraska?
The median is $75,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,000 and the top 10% earn over $135,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 40 (−39% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.