Sources: Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division, Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Nebraska state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective July 1, 2026. These are the ranges Nebraska sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Environmental Health Scientist I Class R62351 Grade R62351 · Classified pay by class – R: Temporary Non-Contract Group | $21.04 – $31.01 a hour $43,759 – $64,505 a year |
| Environmental Health Scientist I Class X62351 Grade X62351 · Classified pay by class – X: Examining, Inspection and Licensing Bargaining Unit | $21.04 – $31.01 a hour $43,759 – $64,505 a year |
| Environmental Health Scientist II Class X62352 Grade X62352 · Classified pay by class – X: Examining, Inspection and Licensing Bargaining Unit | $22.61 – $33.34 a hour $47,037 – $69,339 a year |
| Environmental Health Scientist III Class X62353 Grade X62353 · Classified pay by class – X: Examining, Inspection and Licensing Bargaining Unit | $24.31 – $35.84 a hour $50,569 – $74,543 a year |
Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions (hourly × 2,080). Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division, Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Nebraska, all employers Sourced
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (SOC 19-2041) in Nebraska, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | NE |
|---|---|
| Workers | 510 |
| 10th percentile | $52,110 |
| Median | $64,040 |
| 90th percentile | $101,190 |
| National median, government employers | $82,730 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Free practice tests for Nebraska
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS)Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Health Inspector / Environmental Health Specialist page.