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Engineering Manager Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$67.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,940/year ($8,495/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 50th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 1,510 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $141,020 a year — though pay ranges from $103,070 for newcomers to $222,240 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $122,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $141,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $175,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $222,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,510 Engineering Manager jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Engineering Manager salary of $141,020 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 $101,940 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $141,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,579 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,788 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$5,713 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,940 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,495 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Nebraska?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Nebraska is $141,020 per year ($67.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $122,740 and $175,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $141,020, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $101,940 per year ($8,495 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,510 Engineering Manager 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.