Petroleum Engineer Salary in Nebraska
Based on 150+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$100,800
$48.46/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 |
Top-Paying Industries for Petroleum Engineer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Petroleum Engineers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Petroleum Engineers in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $217,210 | 60 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $171,710 | 2K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $166,450 | 9K |
| Manufacturing | $165,030 | 1K |
| Wholesale Trade | $147,230 | — |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,270 |
| 2023 | $95,590 |
| 2024 | $107,250 |
| 2025 | $100,800 |
| 2026 (projected) | $100,800 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| 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 |
| 2026 (projected) | $100,800 | $133,391 |
Petroleum Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $95,960 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $100,800 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $135,540 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $165,490 |
Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other States
Related Petroleum Engineer Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Petroleum Engineer ($100,800 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Petroleum Engineer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager in NE | $141,020 | +39.9% | $67.80/hr |
| Aerospace Engineer in NE | $135,670 | +34.6% | $65.23/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in NE | $120,620 | +19.7% | $57.99/hr |
| Electrical Engineer in NE | $107,260 | +6.4% | $51.57/hr |
| Civil Engineer in NE | $103,150 | +2.3% | $49.59/hr |
| Chemical Engineer in NE | $98,310 | -2.5% | $47.26/hr |
| Materials Engineer in NE | $98,270 | -2.5% | $47.25/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in NE | $98,170 | -2.6% | $47.20/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in NE | $88,060 | -12.6% | $42.34/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in NE | $83,890 | -16.8% | $40.33/hr |
| Construction Manager in NE | $100,820 | +0.0% | $48.47/hr |
| Actuary in NE | $102,790 | +2.0% | $49.42/hr |