Healthcare Omaha, NE Pop. 486,051

Psychologist Salary in Omaha, Nebraska

The median psychologist salary in Omaha, NE is $79,357 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.3% above the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$79,357
vs State Avg
+$2,560
vs National
$-5,973
Cost of Living
93%

Psychologist Salary in Omaha by Experience

In Omaha, an entry-level psychologist earns around $48,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $134,850 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)
$81,840
$-6,160 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$134,850
$-10,150 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Omaha, NE

Percentile Omaha
10th Percentile $44,640
25th Percentile $59,520
Median (50th) $79,357
75th Percentile $106,950
90th Percentile $144,150

Psychologist Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Bellevue, NE
$78,504
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$76,797
Pop. 291,082
Kearney, NE
$73,384
Pop. 33,464
Grand Island, NE
$71,677
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Psychologist in Omaha

Education

Most psychologist positions require a doctoral degree. Omaha 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 Omaha may vary based on local industry and population growth.