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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$88,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.34/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
950
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,733 #44 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Nebraska, explained

Mechanical engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $88,060 per year ($42.34 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $61,860, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $136,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $88,060 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $88,060 is worth about $97,733 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #44 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,860
$29.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$88,060
$42.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$136,870
$65.80/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $88,060 $97,733
Colorado $124,430 $120,745 −$36,370
Wyoming $117,750 $127,035 −$29,690
Missouri $99,330 $109,374 −$11,270
Iowa $97,700 $111,324 −$9,640
South Dakota $88,380 $99,767 −$320
Kansas $86,260 $95,772 +$1,800

Mechanical Engineer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Nebraska?

Mechanical engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $88,060 per year ($42.34 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay mechanical engineers well?

At $88,060, Nebraska pays 15% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 950 work in the state.

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