Economist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 90+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$75,880
$36.481/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
-31.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $135K
90 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Economist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,000 |
| 25th percentile | $56,350 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,880 |
| 75th percentile | $101,540 |
| 90th percentile | $135,300 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,260 |
| 2023 | $65,000 |
| 2024 | $66,690 |
| 2025 | $75,880 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,260 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $66,690 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $75,880 | $111,296 |