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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$107,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.57/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
1,060
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$119,042 #22 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Nebraska, explained

Electrical engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $107,260 per year ($51.57 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $66,820, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $135,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $107,260 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $107,260 is worth about $119,042 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #22 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,820
$32.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,260
$51.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,270
$65.03/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $107,260 $119,042
Colorado $120,760 $117,184 −$13,500
Missouri $118,670 $130,669 −$11,410
Wyoming $111,740 $120,551 −$4,480
Iowa $105,820 $120,576 +$1,440
Kansas $102,630 $113,947 +$4,630
South Dakota $98,980 $111,733 +$8,280

Electrical Engineer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Nebraska?

Electrical engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $107,260 per year ($51.57 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay electrical engineers well?

At $107,260, Nebraska pays 11% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 1,060 work in the state.

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