Petroleum Engineers Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Nebraska
Petroleum Engineers in Nebraska earn a median salary of $111,830 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.8% vs the national median of $141,280. An estimated 80 petroleum engineers are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $98,010 to $130,230 depending on location.
$111,830
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$130,230
Highest paying metro
$98,010
Lowest paying metro
80
Employed in Nebraska
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inPetroleum Engineers salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Nebraska | $130,230 | $95,960 | $165,490 | 30 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $107,250 | $92,200 | $107,250 | 50 |
| Lincoln, NE | $98,010 | $98,010 | $141,440 | — |