Mechanical Engineer Salary in Nebraska
Based on 950+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$88,060
$42.337/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
-16.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $137K
950 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,860 |
| 25th percentile | $74,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $88,060 |
| 75th percentile | $108,900 |
| 90th percentile | $136,870 |
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical Engineer in Nebraska
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Nebraska — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 3 | $64,563 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,160 |
| 2023 | $86,240 |
| 2024 | $82,510 |
| 2025 | $88,060 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,160 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $86,240 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $82,510 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $88,060 | $105,416 |