Data Scientists Salary in Nebraska

Data scientists in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $102,110 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($91,960), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $98,980 and the median at $98,230 for 1,980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$102,110
Lincoln$91,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$102,110	$100,830	$82,650	$76,898	92
Lincoln	$91,960	$87,890	$76,780	$70,219	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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 15-2051.
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.

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