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Network Engineer Salary in Nebraska

The median network engineer salary in Nebraska is $80,960 per year, which is 12% below the national median of $92,000.

Median Salary

$80,960

vs National

$-11,040

State Rank

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Network Engineer Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level network engineer earns around $52,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $121,440 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$52,800

$-7,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$82,720

$-11,280 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$121,440

$-16,560 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$49,280	$56,000	$-6,720
25th Percentile	$65,120	$74,000	$-8,880
Median (50th)	$80,960	$92,000	$-11,040
75th Percentile	$103,840	$118,000	$-14,160
90th Percentile	$127,600	$145,000	$-17,400

Network Engineer Salary by City in Nebraska

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

Omaha, NE

$83,720

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$80,960

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$82,800

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$75,440

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$77,280

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Network Engineer in Nebraska

Education

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

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook in Nebraska

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