Microbiologists Salary in Nebraska
Microbiologists in Nebraska earn a median of $72,470 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($87,990)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,160; the top 10% earn over $166,000. Nationally the range is $54,670 to $150,000.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$82,770 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$77,500 median in Nebraska
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,970 median in Nebraska
- Geneticists$82,770 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Animal Scientists$55,300 median in Nebraska
- Food Scientists and Technologists$72,230 median in Nebraska
Microbiologists pay in Nebraska
How much do microbiologists make in Nebraska?
The median is $72,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,160 and the top 10% earn over $166,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for microbiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 42 (−18% vs. the national median of $87,990). Living costs are not included.