DOL Median (Nebraska)
$91,000
vs National
-24.2%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$100,220
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$91,000
-24.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Nebraska earns $91,000 in nominal terms, which is 24.2% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $100,220 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LEKOIL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | $187,800 | 3 |
| Dugan Production Corp | $93,000 | 4 |
| TALISMAN ENERGY USA INC. | $91,728 | 15 |
| Triad National Security LLC | $81,500 | 2 |
| NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND | $68,000 | 1 |
| Lekserve Management Corporation | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Nebraska?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Nebraska is $91,000 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Nebraska a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Nebraska earns 24.2% less than the national median of $120,000, or $100,220 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.