Engineering Nebraska (NE) Rank #36 of 50

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Nebraska

The median petroleum engineer salary in Nebraska is $118,620 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $131,800.

Median Salary

$118,620

vs National

$-13,180

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $75,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $175,500 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$75,600

$-8,400 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$120,600

$-13,400 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$175,500

$-19,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$72,000	$80,000	$-8,000
25th Percentile	$91,800	$102,000	$-10,200
Median (50th)	$118,620	$131,800	$-13,180
75th Percentile	$151,200	$168,000	$-16,800
90th Percentile	$181,800	$202,000	$-20,200

Petroleum Engineer Salary by City in Nebraska

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

Omaha, NE

$122,574

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$118,620

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$121,256

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$110,712

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$113,348

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Nebraska

Education

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

Key Skills

Reservoir EngineeringDrillingGeologySimulation SoftwareProject ManagementData Analysis

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, petroleum engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.