Of the 870 chemistry professionals employed in Nebraska, 70 work in Lincoln. The number of chemistry professionals in Lincoln has shrunk by 72% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Lincoln has also decreased.

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In Lincoln, salaries for chemistry professionals have increased. In 2010 Lincoln chemistry professionals earned an average yearly salary of $54,900. The average salary for chemistry professionals in Lincoln was $41,810 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Lincoln.

Chemistry professionals in Lincoln make a median yearly salary of $48,510. The difference in pay between the chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 155%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $33,650 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $85,880 per year.

Chemistry professional salaries in Lincoln are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

There are 3 accredited chemistry schools in the city. Many of Lincoln's chemistry professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Lincoln's chemistry schools.

In 2010 approximately 30 students graduated from chemistry courses.