Materials Engineers Salary in Nebraska
Materials Engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $98,270 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,030; the top 10% earn over $135,400. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Automotive Engineers$88,060 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$98,170 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$88,490 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Nebraska
How much do materials engineers make in Nebraska?
The median is $98,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,030 and the top 10% earn over $135,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 45 (−13% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.