Materials Engineer Salary in Nebraska
Based on 160+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$98,270
$47.25/hr
vs National Average
$108,868
-9.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$57K – $135K
160 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,030 |
| 25th percentile | $76,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,270 |
| 75th percentile | $127,960 |
| 90th percentile | $135,400 |
Top-Paying Industries for Materials Engineer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Materials Engineers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Materials Engineers in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $137,650 | 2K |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $130,620 | 70 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $126,510 | 2K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $122,660 | 6K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $118,890 | 130 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,550 |
| 2023 | $85,580 |
| 2024 | $84,540 |
| 2025 | $98,270 |
| 2026 (projected) | $104,166 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,550 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $85,580 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $84,540 | $104,882 |
| 2025 | $98,270 | $108,868 |
| 2026 (projected) | $104,166 | $115,400 |
Materials Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $76,740 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $98,270 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $127,960 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $135,400 |
Materials Engineer Salary in Other States
Related Materials Engineer Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Materials Engineer ($98,270 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Materials Engineer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager in NE | $141,020 | +43.5% | $67.80/hr |
| Aerospace Engineer in NE | $135,670 | +38.1% | $65.23/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in NE | $120,620 | +22.7% | $57.99/hr |
| Electrical Engineer in NE | $107,260 | +9.1% | $51.57/hr |
| Civil Engineer in NE | $103,150 | +5.0% | $49.59/hr |
| Petroleum Engineer in NE | $100,800 | +2.6% | $48.46/hr |
| Chemical Engineer in NE | $98,310 | +0.0% | $47.26/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in NE | $98,170 | -0.1% | $47.20/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in NE | $88,060 | -10.4% | $42.34/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in NE | $83,890 | -14.6% | $40.33/hr |
| Operations Research Analyst in NE | $98,300 | +0.0% | $47.26/hr |
| Data Scientist in NE | $98,230 | -0.0% | $47.23/hr |