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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Lincoln, NE

The median medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Lincoln, NE earns $76,190 a year, 26% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,885 a month.

10th percentile
$53,060
25th percentile
$71,770
Median percentile
$76,190
75th percentile
$106,880
90th percentile
$126,690

Based on 40 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$58,620 take-home a year
Gross pay$76,190
Federal income tax−$7,932
Social Security + Medicare−$5,829
Nebraska income tax (approx.)−$3,810
Monthly take-home$4,885
Every two weeks$2,255

Does it go far here?

$83,194Median pay in Lincoln, NE is worth this at average US prices (local price level 91.6 vs 100).
22%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,082 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Lincoln, NE

JobMedian pay
Financial Managers$131,150
Computer and Information Systems Managers$130,340
Sales Managers$120,430
Managers, All Other$111,440
Medical and Health Services Managers$106,640
Administrative Services Managers$104,860
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102,750
Software Developers$101,690

All medical scientists, except epidemiologists salaries · Take-home pay in Nebraska