Petroleum Engineer Salary in Nebraska
Based on 70+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$107,250
$51.563/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
-18.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$85K – $161K
70 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,840 |
| 25th percentile | $93,650 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $107,250 |
| 75th percentile | $129,400 |
| 90th percentile | $160,850 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,270 |
| 2023 | $95,590 |
| 2024 | $107,250 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,270 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $95,590 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $107,250 | $131,270 |