Petroleum Engineers salary in Lincoln, NE
SOC 17-2171 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$98,010
per year in Lincoln, NE
Middle half
$98,010–$141,440
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
—
in Lincoln, NE
Concentration
—
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Lincoln, NE
$98,010
published median
United States
$144,910
32.4% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
35th
36 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Nebraska ($100,800). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $98,010 median has purchasing power comparable to about $107,020 nationally. Lincoln, NE's BEA regional price parity is 91.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Lincoln, NE.
$78,640$146,810
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
Ready to look for an opening?
SalaryRow explains the local pay; Google collects current openings from job boards. Your search includes both this occupation and this location.