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Epidemiologist Salary in Nebraska

The median epidemiologist salary in Nebraska is $70,668 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $78,520.

Median Salary

$70,668

vs National

$-7,852

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Epidemiologist Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $46,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $108,000 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$46,800

$-5,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$72,000

$-8,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$108,000

$-12,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$45,000	$50,000	$-5,000
25th Percentile	$55,800	$62,000	$-6,200
Median (50th)	$70,668	$78,520	$-7,852
75th Percentile	$90,900	$101,000	$-10,100
90th Percentile	$113,400	$126,000	$-12,600

Epidemiologist Salary by City in Nebraska

The largest employment areas for epidemiologists in Nebraska include Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Omaha, NE

$73,024

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$70,668

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$72,238

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$65,957

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$67,527

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Nebraska

Education

Most epidemiologist positions require a master's degree. Nebraska has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EpidemiologyBiostatisticsSAS/RDisease SurveillanceResearch MethodsPublic Health

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, epidemiologist employment is projected to grow 27% over the next decade (much faster than average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.