SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — Nebraska
Nebraska · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Nebraska is $120,620 per year, substantially below the national median of $167,220 — a gap of 27.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Nebraska is $120,620 per year, substantially below the national median of $167,220 — a gap of 27.9%. Pay ranges from under $65,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $189,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $82,640 to $145,610.
The area has 550 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 36th by median wage. Omaha leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $124,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 40th of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,140 | −61.0% |
| 25th | $82,640 | −50.6% |
| Median (50th) | $120,620 | −27.9% |
| 75th | $145,610 | −12.9% |
| 90th | $189,000 | +13.0% |
| Mean | $122,280 | −26.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $120,620 goes as far as $133,873 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$120,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$133,873US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $120,620 a year, 27.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,140 to $189,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 550 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 36th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $124,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $120,620, or $57.99 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 $167,220, so pay in Nebraska is 27.9% 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 $189,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,140 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 Omaha, at $124,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 550 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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