Chemical Engineers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $128,190 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.63
10th percentile $69,480
90th percentile $174,980
Employed locally 110
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,480
    25th
    $89,700
    50th (median)
    $128,190
    75th
    $133,360
    90th
    $174,980

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 154% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Mexico $147,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $139,560
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $133,070
    New York $132,480
    Lincoln, NE $126,330
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,980

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $103,510
    Electrical Engineers $102,550
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,010
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,530
    Industrial Engineers $103,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Omaha, NE-IA is $61.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.43 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 5.2% above the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Omaha?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,480 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,700.