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

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$100,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.46/hr
▼ 30% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
150
public U.S. Median
$144,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,872 #11 of 16

Petroleum Engineer pay in Nebraska, explained

Petroleum engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $100,800 per year ($48.46 per hour), which is 30% below the national median of $144,910. Entry-level workers earn around $80,880, while the most experienced petroleum engineers reach about $165,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $100,800 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $100,800 is worth about $111,872 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #11 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Petroleum Engineer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,880
$38.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,800
$48.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,490
$79.56/hr

Petroleum Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $100,800 $111,872
Colorado $172,190 $167,090 −$71,390
Kansas $115,640 $128,392 −$14,840

Petroleum Engineer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do petroleum engineers make in Nebraska?

Petroleum engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $100,800 per year ($48.46 per hour), compared with $144,910 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay petroleum engineers well?

At $100,800, Nebraska pays 30% below the national median for petroleum engineers. An estimated 150 work in the state.

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