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Electrical Engineer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$51.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,111/year ($6,676/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 31st of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,060 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $107,260 a year — though pay ranges from $66,820 for newcomers to $135,270 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $125,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $135,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,060 Electrical Engineer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $107,260 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 $80,111 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $107,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,767 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,205 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$4,177 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,111 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,676 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Nebraska?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Nebraska is $107,260 per year ($51.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,790 and $125,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $107,260, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $80,111 per year ($6,676 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,060 Electrical 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.