verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$135,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.23/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
130
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$150,572 #4 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Nebraska, explained

Aerospace engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $135,670 per year ($65.23 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $86,760, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $217,240. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $135,670 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $135,670 is worth about $150,572 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #4 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$86,760
$41.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,670
$65.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$217,240
$104.44/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $135,670 $150,572
Colorado $156,190 $151,564 −$20,520
Missouri $130,680 $143,894 +$4,990
Kansas $130,330 $144,702 +$5,340

Aerospace Engineer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Nebraska?

Aerospace engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $135,670 per year ($65.23 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay aerospace engineers well?

At $135,670, Nebraska pays 1% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 130 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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