Civil Engineers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

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

Median annual salary $103,510 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.76
10th percentile $69,930
90th percentile $135,160
Employed locally 1,160
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,930
    25th
    $78,510
    50th (median)
    $103,510
    75th
    $123,270
    90th
    $135,160

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Civil Engineers salary is 25% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,040
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,130
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,750
    New Mexico $104,600
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $104,430

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Mechanical Engineers$90,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Omaha, NE-IA is $49.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.25 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 3.9% above 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,930 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,510.