Epidemiologists Salary
In Lincoln, NE, epidemiologists earn $73,060 at the median, or about $35.13 an hour. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.58), which stretches that salary to about $79,777 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,141/month, or 23.8% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $73K actually covers in Lincoln, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lincoln’s Regional Price Parity (91.58). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lincoln
Pay for epidemiologists in Lincoln runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $87K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,141/month, 24.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.58 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Lincoln can be a reasonable trade-off for epidemiologistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for epidemiologists in metros near Lincoln, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $72K | , |
| Kansas City | $80K | $86K |
| St. Louis | $67K | $70K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $84K | $91K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lincoln, NE
Entry-level epidemiologists (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $91K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Epidemiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Epidemiologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $116K | +33% | 660 |
| District of Columbia | $112K | +29% | 90 |
| California | $111K | +27% | 1,480 |
| New Jersey | $110K | +26% | 290 |
| Washington | $108K | +24% | 1,010 |
| Minnesota | $104K | +20% | 310 |
| Illinois | $103K | +18% | 240 |
| Maryland | $102K | +17% | 600 |
| Nevada | $100K | +15% | 80 |
| Tennessee | $97K | +12% | 220 |
| Oregon | $94K | +7% | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $89K | +2% | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $88K | +1% | 360 |
| Michigan | $85K | -3% | 280 |
| Virginia | $85K | -3% | 220 |
| North Carolina | $85K | -3% | 220 |
| South Carolina | $85K | -3% | 50 |
| Connecticut | $84K | -4% | 160 |
| Nebraska | $83K | -5% | 80 |
| New York | $80K | -8% | 670 |
| New Mexico | $80K | -8% | 80 |
| Iowa | $80K | -8% | 90 |
| Kansas | $80K | -9% | 70 |
| Montana | $80K | -9% | 100 |
| Florida | $79K | -9% | 300 |
| Kentucky | $79K | -10% | 120 |
| Indiana | $77K | -11% | 170 |
| Texas | $77K | -12% | 1,160 |
| Utah | $77K | -12% | 190 |
| Hawaii | $77K | -12% | 70 |
| Ohio | $76K | -12% | 300 |
| Alabama | $75K | -14% | 70 |
| Louisiana | $74K | -15% | 120 |
| Colorado | $74K | -15% | 430 |
| Oklahoma | $73K | -17% | 120 |
| Georgia | $71K | -19% | 510 |
| West Virginia | $71K | -19% | 100 |
| Maine | $69K | -21% | 60 |
| Arizona | $67K | -23% | 340 |
| Missouri | $67K | -23% | 120 |
| Idaho | $66K | -24% | 40 |
| Mississippi | $57K | -35% | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 42 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a epidemiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lincoln?
Yes — at the median salary of $73K, rent takes 24.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,141/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for epidemiologists in Lincoln?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new epidemiologists typically earn — is $62K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,107/month. At HUD’s $1,141/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is epidemiologist a high-paying job in Lincoln?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $73K here vs. $87K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Lincoln compare to the national average for epidemiologists?
Lincoln pays $73K median vs. the U.S. average of $87K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $80K — below the national median.
How much do epidemiologists make in Lincoln, NE?
The median is $73,060 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,890, and experienced epidemiologists can clear $91,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Lincoln?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,721/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,141/month, which eats 24.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a epidemiologists salary go in Lincoln?
Lincoln has a Regional Price Parity of 91.58 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median epidemiologists salary is worth about $79,777 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do epidemiologists 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.