Medical Scientist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 620+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$80,970
$38.93/hr
vs National Average
$92,243
-12.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $111K
620 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Medical Scientist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,330 |
| 25th percentile | $66,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,970 |
| 75th percentile | $93,250 |
| 90th percentile | $111,020 |
Top-Paying Industries for Medical Scientist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Medical Scientists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Medical Scientists in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | $160,000 | 6K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $132,720 | 3K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $132,620 | 2K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $126,340 | 63K |
| Manufacturing | $118,960 | 8K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Medical Scientist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,790 |
| 2023 | $76,000 |
| 2024 | $76,030 |
| 2025 | $80,970 |
| 2026 (projected) | $85,828 |
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 | $63,790 | $85,078 |
| 2023 | $76,000 | $90,161 |
| 2024 | $76,030 | $89,708 |
| 2025 | $80,970 | $92,243 |
| 2026 (projected) | $85,828 | $97,778 |
Medical Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $66,080 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $80,970 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $93,250 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $111,020 |
Medical Scientist Salary in Other States
Related Medical Scientist Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Medical Scientist ($80,970 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Medical Scientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologist in NE | $94,540 | +16.8% | $45.45/hr |
| Geoscientist in NE | $85,550 | +5.7% | $41.13/hr |
| Chemist in NE | $74,890 | -7.5% | $36.00/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NE | $74,830 | -7.6% | $35.98/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NE | $66,910 | -17.4% | $32.17/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in NE | $64,040 | -20.9% | $30.79/hr |
| Web Developer in NE | $80,350 | -0.8% | $38.63/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist in NE | $81,590 | +0.8% | $39.23/hr |
| Project Management Specialist in NE | $80,150 | -1.0% | $38.53/hr |
| Loan Officer in NE | $79,840 | -1.4% | $38.38/hr |
| Credit Analyst in NE | $79,730 | -1.5% | $38.33/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in NE | $82,560 | +2.0% | $39.69/hr |