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Civil Engineer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$49.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,406/year ($6,451/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $125,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $149,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,360 Civil Engineer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Civil Engineer salary of $103,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,406 — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
| Gross (median) | $103,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,863 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,891 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$3,990 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,406 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,451 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Nebraska?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Nebraska is $103,150 per year ($49.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,410 and $125,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $103,150, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $77,406 per year ($6,451 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,360 Civil Engineer jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.