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

Project Manager Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$80,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.54/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
3,190
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,954 #47 of 51

Project Manager pay in Nebraska, explained

Project managers in Nebraska earn a median of $80,150 per year ($38.54 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $51,630, while the most experienced project managers reach about $129,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $80,150 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $80,150 is worth about $88,954 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #47 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,630
$24.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,150
$38.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$129,560
$62.29/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $80,150 $88,954
Colorado $110,050 $106,791 −$29,900
Kansas $100,010 $111,038 −$19,860
Iowa $96,540 $110,002 −$16,390
Missouri $94,660 $104,232 −$14,510
Wyoming $94,080 $101,499 −$13,930
South Dakota $82,250 $92,848 −$2,100

Project Manager in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Nebraska?

Project managers in Nebraska earn a median of $80,150 per year ($38.54 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay project managers well?

At $80,150, Nebraska pays 22% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 3,190 work in the state.

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