DOL Median (Nebraska)
$81,500
vs National
-14%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$89,758
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,500
-14% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Nebraska earns $81,500 in nominal terms, which is 14% below the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $89,758 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nebraska
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | $100,197 | 8 |
| Holtec International | $98,500 | 11 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $47,500 | 1 |
| NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Nebraska?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Nebraska is $81,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Nebraska a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Nebraska earns 14% less than the national median of $94,759, or $89,758 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.