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Industrial Engineer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$47.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,129/year ($6,177/month) for a single filer
Industrial Engineer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $116,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,160 Industrial Engineer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 17-2112, “Industrial Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Industrial Engineer salary of $98,170 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 $74,129 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $98,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,767 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,510 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$3,763 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,129 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,177 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Engineer make in Nebraska?
- The median Industrial Engineer salary in Nebraska is $98,170 per year ($47.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,800 and $116,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Engineer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $98,170, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $74,129 per year ($6,177 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Industrial Engineer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,160 Industrial 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.