Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Nebraska
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Nebraska earn a median of $64,040 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,110; the top 10% earn over $101,190. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Conservation Scientists$76,400 median in Nebraska
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$57,890 median in Nebraska
- Soil and Plant Scientists$77,500 median in Nebraska
- Environmental Restoration Planners$64,040 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$73,920 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$66,240 median in Nebraska
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Nebraska
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Nebraska?
The median is $64,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,110 and the top 10% earn over $101,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.