Data Scientists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,870 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Omaha earn between $82,650 and $115,170.
- $71K10th
- $83K25th
- $101KMedian
- $115K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,110 | $8,509 | $49.09 |
| Median | $100,830 | $8,402 | $48.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,650 | $6,888 | $39.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,170 | $9,598 | $55.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Data scientists in Omaha earn 3% more than the Nebraska average ($98,980) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $102,110 | $100,830 | $70,720 | $135,870 | 1,200 |
| Nebraska | $98,980 | $98,230 | $66,230 | $133,140 | 1,980 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $102,110, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $76,898 a year, or $6,408 a month and $2,958 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 | $77,396 | $6,450 |
| Working in NE | $76,898 | $6,408 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for data 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 $102,110 buys what about $111,097 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$102,110
- Lincoln$91,960
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Omaha: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Omaha?
$49.09 an hour on average, and $48.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $76,898 a year ($6,408 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,110.
Do data scientists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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