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Data Engineer Salary in Nebraska

The median data engineer salary in Nebraska is $110,000 per year, which is 12% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$110,000

vs National

$-15,000

State Rank

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Data Engineer Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level data engineer earns around $70,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $158,400 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$70,400

$-9,600 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$111,760

$-15,240 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$158,400

$-21,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$68,640	$78,000	$-9,360
25th Percentile	$88,000	$100,000	$-12,000
Median (50th)	$110,000	$125,000	$-15,000
75th Percentile	$139,040	$158,000	$-18,960
90th Percentile	$167,200	$190,000	$-22,800

Data Engineer Salary by City in Nebraska

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

Omaha, NE

$113,750

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$110,000

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$112,500

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$102,500

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$105,000

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Data Engineer in Nebraska

Education

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

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.