Economist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 90+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$66,690
$32.063/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
-34.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $118K
90 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Economist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,120 |
| 25th percentile | $53,930 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $66,690 |
| 75th percentile | $86,680 |
| 90th percentile | $118,420 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,260 |
| 2023 | $65,000 |
| 2024 | $66,690 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,260 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $66,690 | $102,371 |