Chemical Engineers Salary in Nebraska
Chemical Engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $98,310 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,840; the top 10% earn over $156,890. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
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Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Materials Engineers$98,270 median in Nebraska
- Aerospace Engineers$135,670 median in Nebraska
- Automotive Engineers$88,060 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$88,060 median in Nebraska
- Nanosystems Engineers$88,490 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$103,150 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
Chemical Engineers pay in Nebraska
How much do chemical engineers make in Nebraska?
The median is $98,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,840 and the top 10% earn over $156,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 41 (−21% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.