Engineering Nebraska (NE) Rank #36 of 50

Environmental Engineer Salary in Nebraska

The median environmental engineer salary in Nebraska is $87,138 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $96,820.

Median Salary

$87,138

vs National

$-9,682

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $57,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,800 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$57,600

$-6,400 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$88,200

$-9,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$127,800

$-14,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$54,900	$61,000	$-6,100
25th Percentile	$68,400	$76,000	$-7,600
Median (50th)	$87,138	$96,820	$-9,682
75th Percentile	$109,800	$122,000	$-12,200
90th Percentile	$133,200	$148,000	$-14,800

Environmental Engineer Salary by City in Nebraska

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

Omaha, NE

$90,043

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$87,138

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$89,074

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$81,329

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$83,265

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Nebraska

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.