How much does a chemist make in Nebraska?
$74,890a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Nebraska. That is $36.00 an hour or $6,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.00
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,280Median: $74,890Highest 10%: $128,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| 25th | $64,850 | $31.18 | |
| Median | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| 75th | $98,830 | $47.51 | |
| 90th | $128,500 | $61.78 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $82,920 |
| Omaha, NE | $74,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 45. Pennsylvania | $77,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $75,570 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $74,960 |
| 48. Nebraska | $74,890 |
| 49. South Dakota | $67,440 |
| 50. Maine | $64,440 |
| 51. Montana | $61,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $36.00 ($74,890 a year).
Do chemists make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $74,890 against $91,240 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for chemist pay?
Nebraska ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays chemists the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $82,920 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.