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

Civil Engineer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$103,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.59/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
2,360
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$114,480 #3 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Nebraska, explained

Civil engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $103,150 per year ($49.59 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $68,950, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $149,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $103,150 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $103,150 is worth about $114,480 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #3 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$68,950
$33.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,150
$49.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$149,980
$72.11/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $103,150 $114,480
Colorado $101,420 $98,416 +$1,730
South Dakota $98,700 $111,417 +$4,450
Kansas $96,880 $107,563 +$6,270
Iowa $96,430 $109,877 +$6,720
Missouri $92,750 $102,128 +$10,400
Wyoming $90,590 $97,733 +$12,560

Civil Engineer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Nebraska?

Civil engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $103,150 per year ($49.59 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay civil engineers well?

At $103,150, Nebraska pays 2% above the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 2,360 work in the state.

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