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Epidemiologist Salary in Omaha, Nebraska

The median epidemiologist salary in Omaha, NE is $73,024 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.3% above the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$73,024
vs State Avg
+$2,356
vs National
$-5,496
Cost of Living
93%

Epidemiologist Salary in Omaha by Experience

In Omaha, an entry-level epidemiologist earns around $48,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $111,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$48,360
$-3,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$74,400
$-5,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$111,600
$-8,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Omaha, NE

Percentile Omaha
10th Percentile $46,500
25th Percentile $57,660
Median (50th) $73,024
75th Percentile $93,930
90th Percentile $117,180

Epidemiologist Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Bellevue, NE
$72,238
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$70,668
Pop. 291,082
Kearney, NE
$67,527
Pop. 33,464
Grand Island, NE
$65,957
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Omaha

Education

Most epidemiologist positions require a master's degree. Omaha and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EpidemiologyBiostatisticsSAS/RDisease SurveillanceResearch MethodsPublic Health

Job Outlook

Nationally, epidemiologist employment is projected to grow 27% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Omaha may vary based on local industry and population growth.