Engineering Nebraska (NE) Rank #36 of 50

Electrical Engineer Salary in Nebraska

The median electrical engineer salary in Nebraska is $94,149 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $104,610.

Median Salary

$94,149

vs National

$-10,461

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $61,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $139,500 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$61,200

$-6,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$95,400

$-10,600 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$139,500

$-15,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$59,400	$66,000	$-6,600
25th Percentile	$74,700	$83,000	$-8,300
Median (50th)	$94,149	$104,610	$-10,461
75th Percentile	$118,800	$132,000	$-13,200
90th Percentile	$145,800	$162,000	$-16,200

Electrical Engineer Salary by City in Nebraska

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

Omaha, NE

$97,287

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$94,149

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$96,241

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$87,872

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$89,965

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Nebraska

Education

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

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.