Polymer Scientist Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Polymer Scientist in Lincoln, NE is $105,204. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,646 to $117,227, with most professionals earning between $86,944 and $128,173.

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Participate on technical teams focused on corporate growth programs as well as efforts to improve quality/reliability of laboratory services.

February 28, 2023

Demonstrated track record of designing experiments and troubleshooting results to overcome technical challenges.

March 14, 2023

Prepare technical presentations and supporting literature to enable customer engagement.

March 19, 2023

Interaction with customers and material suppliers for formulary and product development material characterization, application/technology exchanges will be required as a part of the role.

March 23, 2023

Lead the scientific work with prospective and existing customers to generate interest, build relationships, develop application specific methods and justifications for purchase.

April 14, 2023

Contribute to ideation, conceptualization, and development of new ways of manufacturing with silicone and other polymers.

April 16, 2023

Supporting the Polymer Science group priorities by leading and contributing to high-impact New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs.

April 18, 2023

Develop and maintain polymer characterization capabilities, especially rheology and viscosity, needed to support various R&D programs, manufacturing and technical service needs.

May 10, 2023

Assist in the growth of a state-of-the-art adhesives and coatings applications laboratory.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Polymer Scientist in Lincoln, NE

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

95646

117227

105204

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98054

120939

108732

What is the average salary for Polymer Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Polymer Scientist in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Polymer Scientist ranges from $95,646 to $117,227 with the average base salary of $105,204. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,054 to $120,939 with the average total cash compensation of $108,732.

View Average Salary for Polymer Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$105,204	$95,646 - $117,227
Bonus	$3,527	$2,408 - $3,712
Total Pay	$108,732	$98,054 - $120,939

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Polymer Scientist Salary Near Lincoln, NE

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,132 - $119,049	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,132 - $119,049	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,441 - $116,976	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,132 - $119,049	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,313 - $115,594	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,313 - $115,594	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE

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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 population of 284,736 in 2017. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 71st-largest in the United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the state called the Lincoln Metropolitan and Lincoln-Beatrice Combined Statistical Areas. The statistical area is home to 353,120 people, making it the 106th-largest combined statistical area in the United ...

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