Environmental Scientist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 490+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$61,260
$29.452/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
-20.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $87K
490 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,870 |
| 25th percentile | $52,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,260 |
| 75th percentile | $74,640 |
| 90th percentile | $86,670 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,360 |
| 2023 | $61,130 |
| 2024 | $61,260 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,360 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $61,130 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $61,260 | $77,423 |