verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Psychologist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$94,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.45/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
770
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,924 #19 of 48

Psychologist pay in Nebraska, explained

Psychologists in Nebraska earn a median of $94,540 per year ($45.45 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $45,370, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $143,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $94,540 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $94,540 is worth about $104,924 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #19 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,370
$21.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,540
$45.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$143,190
$68.84/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $94,540 $104,924
Colorado $113,290 $109,935 −$18,750
Missouri $99,410 $109,462 −$4,870
Iowa $91,690 $104,476 +$2,850
Wyoming $89,890 $96,978 +$4,650
South Dakota $80,130 $90,454 +$14,410
Kansas $76,690 $85,147 +$17,850

Psychologist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Nebraska?

Psychologists in Nebraska earn a median of $94,540 per year ($45.45 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay psychologists well?

At $94,540, Nebraska pays 6% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 770 work in the state.

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