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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$42.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,477/year ($5,623/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 950 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $88,060 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 $67,477 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $88,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,543 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,737 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$3,303 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,477 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,623 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Nebraska?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Nebraska is $88,060 per year ($42.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,820 and $108,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $88,060, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $67,477 per year ($5,623 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 950 Mechanical 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.