How much does a Data Scientists make per hour in South Nebraska?

Data Scientists Salary in South Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $87,520 -22.3% vs national

Median hourly $42.08

10th percentile $61,700

90th percentile $125,340

Employed locally 70

National median $112,590

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South Nebraska

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$61,700

25th

$75,800

50th (median)

$87,520

75th

$102,040

90th

$125,340

Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

Metro area	Median salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$173,160
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$166,300
Idaho Falls, ID	$164,030
Washington	$158,760
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$157,290
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$156,830

Related occupations in South Nebraska

Occupation	Median salary
Computer User Support Specialists	$51,730
Computer Occupations, All Other	$74,710
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$82,790
Computer Systems Analysts	$95,840
Software Developers	$104,420
Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,300

Frequently asked questions

How much do Data Scientists make per hour in South Nebraska?

The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in South Nebraska is $42.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.94 or more per hour.

Is South Nebraska above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

The median Data Scientists salary in South Nebraska is 22.3% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in South Nebraska?

Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,700 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,800.