Mechanical Engineers Salary in Nebraska

Mechanical engineers in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $108,470 a year) and the least in Omaha ($96,380), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineers average at $96,820 and the median at $88,060 for 950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $113,610.

Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$108,470
Omaha$96,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$108,470	$100,360	$79,890	$81,083	92
Omaha	$96,380	$93,180	$74,820	$73,128	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Engineers salary in other states

Mechanical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2141.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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