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Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Nebraska

In Nebraska, biochemists and biophysicists earn $69,170 at the median — $33.25 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $193K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Nebraska. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$69K
Median annual
$33.25/hr
Hourly rate
$41K
Entry level (10th %)
$193K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $69K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,511/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home24.7% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$76,813/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,398/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Biochemists and Biophysicists salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $40,810, 25th percentile $53,400, median $69,170, 75th percentile $94,020, 90th percentile $193,230. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$41K25th$53KMedian$69K75th$94K90th$193K
Bar chart showing Biochemists and Biophysicists salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $40,810, 25th percentile $53,400, median $69,170, 75th percentile $94,020, 90th percentile $193,230. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level biochemists and biophysicists (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $69K. Top earners bring in $193K or more, a $152K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Nebraska?

The median is $69,170 a year, that works out to about $33 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,810, and experienced biochemists and biophysicists can clear $193,230. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $69K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,511/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 24.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a biochemists and biophysicists salary go in Nebraska?

Nebraska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median biochemists and biophysicists salary is worth about $76,813 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do biochemists and biophysicists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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