Conservation Scientists Salary in Nebraska

Conservation scientists in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $80,630 a year) and the least in Omaha ($73,620), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $77,930 and the median at $76,400 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$80,630
Omaha$73,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$80,630	$81,170	$57,150	$62,764	92
Omaha	$73,620	$74,210	$58,770	$58,152	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conservation Scientists salary in other states

Conservation Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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