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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

Mechanical Engineer (NE) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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.

#EmployerApplicationsMedian Wage
1Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska3$64,563

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.

Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Nebraska vs National

Historical Mechanical Engineer (Nebraska vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$80,160
2023$86,240
2024$82,510
2025$88,060
Historical salary trend for Mechanical Engineer in Nebraska
YearNebraska MedianNational Median
2022$80,160$92,043
2023$86,240$97,128
2024$82,510$102,901
2025$88,060$105,416

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