SOC 25-1032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary — Nebraska
Nebraska · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Nebraska is $95,860 a year, trailing the national median of $109,270 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nebraska is $95,860 a year, trailing the national median of $109,270 by 12.3%. Half of workers earn between $76,160 and $119,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,310 and the ninetieth at $136,910.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 46th by median wage. Lincoln leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $101,350. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 91st of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,310 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $76,160 | −30.3% |
| Median (50th) | $95,860 | −12.3% |
| 75th | $119,520 | +9.4% |
| 90th | $136,910 | +25.3% |
| Mean | $100,750 | −7.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $95,860 goes as far as $106,393 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$106,393US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,860 a year, 12.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,310 to $136,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $101,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $95,860, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $109,270, so pay in Nebraska is 12.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $136,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lincoln, at $101,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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