Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $110,900 | $142,991 | -22% |
| Median hourly wage | $53.32 | $68.75 | -22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $123,085.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $128,302 | $92,150 | $169,750 | 91 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Nebraska is $110,900, or about $53.32 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Nebraska is -22% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Nebraska typically earn from $92,150 depending on the city and employer.
With 7,260 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $110,900, Nebraska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.