How much does an engineer make in Nebraska?
$88,490a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Nebraska. That is $42.54 an hour or $7,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.54
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,630Median: $88,490Highest 10%: $136,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| 25th | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $88,490 | $42.54 | |
| 75th | $119,600 | $57.50 | |
| 90th | $136,300 | $65.51 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $113,400 |
| Lincoln, NE | $64,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 46. Louisiana | $99,070 |
| 47. Montana | $97,470 |
| 48. Tennessee | $96,640 |
| 49. Nebraska | $88,490 |
| 50. Arkansas | $76,940 |
| 51. Kansas | $76,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $42.54 ($88,490 a year).
Do engineers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $88,490 against $122,900 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for engineer pay?
Nebraska ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays engineers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $113,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.