Epidemiologists pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,480 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Lincoln earn between $64,200 and $84,980.
- $62K10th
- $64K25th
- $73KMedian
- $85K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,550 | $6,379 | $36.80 |
| Median | $73,060 | $6,088 | $35.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,200 | $5,350 | $30.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,980 | $7,082 | $40.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Lincoln earn 8% less than the Nebraska average ($83,610) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $76,550 | $73,060 | $61,890 | $91,480 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $83,610 | $83,240 | $64,200 | $105,190 | 80 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Lincoln
On the average salary of $76,550, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $60,079 a year, or $5,007 a month and $2,311 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $76,550 buys what about $83,587 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Des Moines, IA$86,370
- Kansas City, MO$81,660
- Minneapolis, MN$103,490
- Oklahoma City, OK$73,570
- St. Louis, MO$75,580
- Madison, WI$95,380
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
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Epidemiologists salary in Lincoln: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Lincoln?
$36.80 an hour on average, and $35.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $60,079 a year ($5,007 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,550.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
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 19-1041; area Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.08, this job is 3.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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