SOC 19-4099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — Nebraska
Nebraska · 1 metro areas compared
In Nebraska the median wage is $48,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Nebraska the median wage is $48,640. That is 21.9% lower than the national median of $62,280. Pay ranges from under $41,970 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,640 to $62,450.
Employment stands at 300, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Nebraska ranks number 49th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lincoln records the highest median at $65,480. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 431st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,970 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $48,640 | −21.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,640 | −21.9% |
| 75th | $62,450 | +0.3% |
| 90th | $80,750 | +29.7% |
| Mean | $57,090 | −8.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $65,480 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $48,640 goes as far as $53,984 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,984US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,640 a year, 21.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,970 to $80,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $65,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $48,640, or $23.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,280, so pay in Nebraska is 21.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $80,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,970 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lincoln, at $65,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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