Engineering Omaha, NE Pop. 486,051

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Omaha, Nebraska

The median petroleum engineer salary in Omaha, NE is $122,574 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.3% above the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$122,574
vs State Avg
+$3,954
vs National
$-9,226
Cost of Living
93%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Omaha by Experience

In Omaha, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $78,120, while experienced professionals earn up to $181,350 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$78,120
$-5,880 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$124,620
$-9,380 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$181,350
$-13,650 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Omaha, NE

Percentile Omaha
10th Percentile $74,400
25th Percentile $94,860
Median (50th) $122,574
75th Percentile $156,240
90th Percentile $187,860

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Bellevue, NE
$121,256
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$118,620
Pop. 291,082
Kearney, NE
$113,348
Pop. 33,464
Grand Island, NE
$110,712
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Omaha

Education

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

Key Skills

Reservoir EngineeringDrillingGeologySimulation SoftwareProject ManagementData Analysis

Job Outlook

Nationally, petroleum engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Omaha may vary based on local industry and population growth.