Mechanical Engineer salary in Nebraska
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Nebraska is $88,060, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $104,110. Nebraska ranks 48 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$88,060
25th percentile
$74,820
75th percentile
$108,900
90th percentile
$136,870
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Nebraska | 950 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Nebraska | $96,820 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- South Dakota: median $88,380
- North Dakota: median $86,330
- Kansas: median $86,260
- Idaho: median $93,190
- Montana: median $94,190
- Wisconsin: median $95,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.