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Data Scientist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$47.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,169/year ($6,181/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 33rd of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,980 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $98,230 a year — though pay ranges from $66,230 for newcomers to $133,140 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,980 Data Scientist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Data Scientist salary of $98,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,169 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $98,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,781 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,515 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$3,766 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,169 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,181 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Nebraska?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Nebraska is $98,230 per year ($47.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,900 and $109,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $98,230, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $74,169 per year ($6,181 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,980 Data Scientist jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.