Engineering Lincoln, NE Pop. 291,082

Chemical Engineer Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

The median chemical engineer salary in Lincoln, NE is $95,634 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 0.0% above the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$95,634
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-10,626
Cost of Living
90%

Chemical Engineer Salary in Lincoln by Experience

In Lincoln, an entry-level chemical engineer earns around $63,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $145,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$63,000
$-7,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$97,200
$-10,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$145,800
$-16,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lincoln, NE

Percentile Lincoln
10th Percentile $61,200
25th Percentile $75,600
Median (50th) $95,634
75th Percentile $124,200
90th Percentile $154,800

Chemical Engineer Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$98,822
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$97,759
Pop. 64,176
Kearney, NE
$91,384
Pop. 33,464
Grand Island, NE
$89,258
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Chemical Engineer in Lincoln

Education

Most chemical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Lincoln and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Process EngineeringChemical ProcessesASPENSafety EngineeringQuality ControlThermodynamics

Job Outlook

Nationally, chemical engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Lincoln may vary based on local industry and population growth.