Petroleum Engineer Salary in Nebraska
Based on 150+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$100,800
$48.462/hr
vs National Average
$133,391
-24.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $165K
150 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,880 |
| 25th percentile | $95,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,800 |
| 75th percentile | $135,540 |
| 90th percentile | $165,490 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,270 |
| 2023 | $95,590 |
| 2024 | $107,250 |
| 2025 | $100,800 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,270 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $95,590 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $107,250 | $131,270 |
| 2025 | $100,800 | $133,391 |