Technology Nebraska (NE) Rank #37 of 50

QA Engineer Salary in Nebraska

The median qa engineer salary in Nebraska is $79,200 per year, which is 12% below the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$79,200

vs National

$-10,800

State Rank

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

QA Engineer Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $51,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $118,800 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$51,040

$-6,960 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$80,960

$-11,040 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$118,800

$-16,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$48,400	$55,000	$-6,600
25th Percentile	$63,360	$72,000	$-8,640
Median (50th)	$79,200	$90,000	$-10,800
75th Percentile	$103,840	$118,000	$-14,160
90th Percentile	$124,960	$142,000	$-17,040

QA Engineer Salary by City in Nebraska

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

Omaha, NE

$81,900

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$79,200

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$81,000

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$73,800

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$75,600

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Nebraska

Education

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

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.