Medical Scientists Salary in Nebraska
Medical Scientists in Nebraska earn a median of $80,970 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,330; the top 10% earn over $111,020. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
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- Microbiologists$72,470 median in Nebraska
- Physicians, Pathologists$229,140 median in Nebraska
- Bioinformatics Scientists$82,770 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Nebraska
How much do medical scientists make in Nebraska?
The median is $80,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,330 and the top 10% earn over $111,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 46 (−22% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.