Data Scientists pay in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the median pay for data scientists is $47.23 an hour ($98,230 a year). About 1,980 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Nebraska ranks 33rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Nebraska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.84 | $66,230 |
| 25% of workers | $38.90 | $80,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.23 | $98,230 |
| 75% of workers | $52.82 | $109,860 |
| 90% of workers | $64.01 | $133,140 |
Data Scientists pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $100,830 | 1,200 |
| Lincoln | $87,890 | 450 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
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