Engineering Nebraska (NE) Rank #36 of 50

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Nebraska

The median aerospace engineer salary in Nebraska is $114,192 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $126,880.

Median Salary

$114,192

vs National

$-12,688

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $72,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,500 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$72,000

$-8,000 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$115,200

$-12,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$166,500

$-18,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$70,200	$78,000	$-7,800
25th Percentile	$90,000	$100,000	$-10,000
Median (50th)	$114,192	$126,880	$-12,688
75th Percentile	$144,000	$160,000	$-16,000
90th Percentile	$172,800	$192,000	$-19,200

Aerospace Engineer Salary by City in Nebraska

The largest employment areas for aerospace engineers in Nebraska include Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Omaha, NE

$117,998

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$114,192

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$116,730

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$106,579

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$109,117

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in Nebraska

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Nebraska has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AerodynamicsCATIA/CADStructural AnalysisMATLABPropulsion SystemsFEA

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, aerospace engineer employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.