The median pay for a microbiologists in Nebraska is $72,950/year ($35.07/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $170K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Nebraska. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Microbiologists salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $52,430, 25th percentile $65,760, median $72,950, 75th percentile $131,750, 90th percentile $170,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level microbiologists (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $170K or more, a $118K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $72,950 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,430, and experienced microbiologists can clear $170,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Nebraska?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,715/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 23.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a microbiologists 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 microbiologists salary is worth about $81,011 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do microbiologists 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.
