Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $98,230 | $120,395 | -18% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.23 | $57.88 | -18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $109,023.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $104,779 | $82,450 | $160,050 | 91 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Nebraska is $98,230, or about $47.23 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Nebraska is -18% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Nebraska typically earn from $82,450 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,980 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $98,230, Nebraska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.