Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lincoln, NE
SOC 25-1065 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$101,770
per year in Lincoln, NE
Middle half
$63,270–$125,370
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Lincoln, NE
Concentration
1.51×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Lincoln, NE
$101,770
published median
United States
$98,070
3.8% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
28th
65 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Nebraska ($86,380). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $101,770 median has purchasing power comparable to about $111,126 nationally. Lincoln, NE's BEA regional price parity is 91.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Lincoln, NE.
$58,490$172,690
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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