Mechanical Engineers Salary in Nebraska

Ranked #47 of 51 · NE

14.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $96,820 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $88,060
Employment 950

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $61,860P25 $74,820 Median $88,060P75 $108,900P90 $136,870

About 80% of mechanical engineerss in Nebraska earn between $61,860 and $136,870. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Nebraska
$96,820
U.S. average
$113,610

The mean mechanical engineers salary in Nebraska is $96,820, about 14.8% below the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Nebraska

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Lincoln, NE $100,360 $108,470 160
Omaha, NE-IA $93,180 $96,380 490
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $80,220 $86,510 110
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $79,310 $89,850 100

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mechanical engineers make in Nebraska?

The median mechanical engineers salary in Nebraska is $88,060 per year (mean $96,820), and about 80% earn between $61,860 and $136,870.

How much do mechanical engineers make per hour in Nebraska?

Roughly $47 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $96,820 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Nebraska a high-paying state for mechanical engineers?

Nebraska ranks #47 of 51 states for mechanical engineers pay. Its mean salary of $96,820 is about 14.8% below the U.S. average of $113,610.

Which metro areas in Nebraska pay mechanical engineers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska for mechanical engineers are Lincoln, NE ($100,360), Omaha, NE-IA ($93,180), Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area ($80,220), by median annual wage.

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