Conservation Scientists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,080 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Omaha earn between $58,770 and $82,140.
- $57K10th
- $59K25th
- $74KMedian
- $82K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,620 | $6,135 | $35.39 |
| Median | $74,210 | $6,184 | $35.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,770 | $4,898 | $28.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,140 | $6,845 | $39.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Omaha earn 6% less than the Nebraska average ($77,930) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $73,620 | $74,210 | $57,020 | $98,080 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $77,930 | $76,400 | $54,500 | $106,330 | 220 |
| United States | $77,130 | $73,010 | $47,550 | $110,410 | 25,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Conservation Scientists salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $73,620, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $58,152 a year, or $4,846 a month and $2,237 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $58,436 | $4,870 |
| Working in NE | $58,152 | $4,846 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $73,620 buys what about $80,099 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($80,630).
- Lincoln$80,630
- Omaha$73,620
Highest-paying cities for conservation scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,820).
- San Jose, CA$118,820
- Washington, DC$108,770
- Springfield, IL$105,360
- Amherst, MA$99,360
- San Francisco, CA$99,130
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Conservation Scientists salary in Omaha: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Omaha?
$35.39 an hour on average, and $35.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $58,152 a year ($4,846 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,620.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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