Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Nebraska
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $103,150 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,360
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,950; the top 10% earn over $149,980. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Nebraska
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Nebraska?
The median is $103,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,950 and the top 10% earn over $149,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.