Epidemiologist Salary in Nebraska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Epidemiologists in Nebraska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$83,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $87,220
State Rank
#19 of 42
80 employed here

How much does an Epidemiologist make in Nebraska?

Epidemiologists in Nebraska take home a median of $83,240 annually — roughly $40.02 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $87,220.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $64,200 while the top 10% make $105,190 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $68,140 and $97,240 a year.

Epidemiologist salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$64,200$30.87
25th percentile (early career)$68,140$32.76
50th percentile (median)$83,240$40.02
75th percentile (experienced)$97,240$46.75
90th percentile (top earners)$105,190$50.57

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 19th out of 42 states and territories for Epidemiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$115,890
2District of Columbia$112,370
3California$110,760
4New Jersey$109,760
5Washington$108,240

Working as an Epidemiologist in Nebraska

Nationally, about 12,000 people work as Epidemiologists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Nebraska pay ($83,240) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Epidemiologist make in Nebraska?
The median Epidemiologist salary in Nebraska is $83,240 per year, or about $40.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $64,200 at the entry level to $105,190 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Epidemiologists about 5% less than the national median of $87,220. Nebraska ranks 19th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Epidemiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $83,240 a year. About 80 Epidemiologists are employed in Nebraska. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.