Geneticists Salary in Nebraska
Geneticists in Nebraska earn a median of $82,770 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,290; the top 10% earn over $132,830. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
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Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$82,770 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,970 median in Nebraska
- Biologists$82,770 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$72,470 median in Nebraska
- Bioinformatics Scientists$82,770 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$66,910 median in Nebraska
Geneticists pay in Nebraska
How much do geneticists make in Nebraska?
The median is $82,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,290 and the top 10% earn over $132,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for geneticists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 50 (−16% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.