Civil Engineers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,740 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.70
10th percentile $63,020
90th percentile $130,720
Employed locally 60
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,020
    25th
    $75,780
    50th (median)
    $86,740
    75th
    $105,390
    90th
    $130,720

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,830
    Mechanical Drafters $59,510
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians $59,520
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,290
    Mechanical Engineers $79,730
    Electrical Engineers $109,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Northeast Nebraska is $41.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.09 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 12.9% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,020 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,780.