Environmental Scientist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 510+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$64,040
$30.79/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
-20.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $101K
510 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,110 |
| 25th percentile | $55,320 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,040 |
| 75th percentile | $79,970 |
| 90th percentile | $101,190 |
Top-Paying Industries for Environmental Scientist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Environmental Scientists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Environmental Scientists in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $134,100 | 110 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $122,660 | 210 |
| Manufacturing | $120,930 | 1K |
| Utilities | $115,170 | 1K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $110,020 | 1K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,360 |
| 2023 | $61,130 |
| 2024 | $61,260 |
| 2025 | $64,040 |
| 2026 (projected) | $66,946 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,360 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $61,130 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $61,260 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $64,040 | $80,042 |
| 2026 (projected) | $66,946 | $83,674 |
Environmental Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $55,320 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $64,040 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $79,970 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $101,190 |
Environmental Scientist Salary in Other States
Related Environmental Scientist Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Environmental Scientist ($64,040 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Environmental Scientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologist in NE | $94,540 | +47.6% | $45.45/hr |
| Geoscientist in NE | $85,550 | +33.6% | $41.13/hr |
| Medical Scientist in NE | $80,970 | +26.4% | $38.93/hr |
| Chemist in NE | $74,890 | +16.9% | $36.00/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NE | $74,830 | +16.8% | $35.98/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NE | $66,910 | +4.5% | $32.17/hr |
| Librarian in NE | $64,060 | +0.0% | $30.80/hr |
| Mental Health Counselor in NE | $63,770 | -0.4% | $30.66/hr |
| Secondary School Teacher in NE | $63,450 | -0.9% | $30.50/hr |
| Paralegal in NE | $63,250 | -1.2% | $30.41/hr |
| Interior Designer in NE | $64,870 | +1.3% | $31.19/hr |
| Logistician in NE | $65,370 | +2.1% | $31.43/hr |