Nuclear Scientist Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

Nuclear Scientist Salary in Lincoln, NE

How much does a Nuclear Scientist make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Scientist in Lincoln, NE is $71,664. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,092 to a high of $86,589, with most professionals earning between $62,467 and $79,477.

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10th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $54,092 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $62,467 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $71,664 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $79,477 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $86,589 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25% $62,467 10% $54,092 90% $86,589 75% $79,477 $71,664 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Nuclear Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Physicist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Scientist in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Nuclear Scientist ranges from $62,467 to $79,477 with the average base salary of $71,664. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,467 to $79,477 with the average total cash compensation of $71,664.
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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

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