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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$98,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.20/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
1,160
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,953 #21 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Nebraska, explained

Industrial engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $98,170 per year ($47.20 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $71,150, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $133,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $98,170 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $98,170 is worth about $108,953 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #21 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,150
$34.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,170
$47.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,500
$64.18/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $98,170 $108,953
Wyoming $122,070 $131,696 −$23,900
Colorado $109,750 $106,500 −$11,580
Kansas $99,830 $110,838 −$1,660
Missouri $99,290 $109,330 −$1,120
Iowa $97,690 $111,312 +$480
South Dakota $93,200 $105,208 +$4,970

Industrial Engineer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Nebraska?

Industrial engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $98,170 per year ($47.20 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay industrial engineers well?

At $98,170, Nebraska pays 4% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 1,160 work in the state.

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