Engineering Lincoln, NE Pop. 291,082

Environmental Engineer Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

The median environmental engineer salary in Lincoln, NE is $87,138 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 0.0% above the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$87,138
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-9,682
Cost of Living
90%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Lincoln by Experience

In Lincoln, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $57,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,800 per year. The local cost of living index 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 Lincoln, NE

Percentile Lincoln
10th Percentile $54,900
25th Percentile $68,400
Median (50th) $87,138
75th Percentile $109,800
90th Percentile $133,200

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$90,043
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$89,074
Pop. 64,176
Kearney, NE
$83,265
Pop. 33,464
Grand Island, NE
$81,329
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Lincoln

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Lincoln may vary based on local industry and population growth.