Nuclear Engineer Salary in Nebraska
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$149,280
$71.769/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
+11.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$96K – $170K
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,160 |
| 25th percentile | $132,490 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $170,390 |
| 90th percentile | $170,390 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,850 |
| 2024 | $149,280 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,850 | $125,973 |
| 2024 | $149,280 | $134,043 |