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Psychologist Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

The median psychologist salary in Lincoln, NE is $76,797 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 0.0% above the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$76,797
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-8,533
Cost of Living
90%

Psychologist Salary in Lincoln by Experience

In Lincoln, an entry-level psychologist earns around $46,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$46,800
$-5,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$79,200
$-8,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$130,500
$-14,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lincoln, NE

Percentile Lincoln
10th Percentile $43,200
25th Percentile $57,600
Median (50th) $76,797
75th Percentile $103,500
90th Percentile $139,500

Psychologist Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$79,357
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$78,504
Pop. 64,176
Kearney, NE
$73,384
Pop. 33,464
Grand Island, NE
$71,677
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Psychologist in Lincoln

Education

Most psychologist positions require a doctoral degree. Lincoln and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychological AssessmentCBT/DBTResearch MethodsClinical DocumentationEthics

Job Outlook

Nationally, psychologist employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Lincoln may vary based on local industry and population growth.