Data Scientist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 2K+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$98,230
$47.226/hr
vs National Average
$107,281
-8.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $133K
2K employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,230 |
| 25th percentile | $80,900 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,230 |
| 75th percentile | $109,860 |
| 90th percentile | $133,140 |
Top H-1B Employers for Data Scientist in Nebraska
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Nebraska — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska | 3 | $113,169 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,490 |
| 2023 | $92,640 |
| 2024 | $96,470 |
| 2025 | $98,230 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,490 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $92,640 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $96,470 | $105,473 |
| 2025 | $98,230 | $107,281 |