How much does a Contract Engineer make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Contract Engineer in Lincoln, NE is $64,364. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,924 to a high of $73,189, with most professionals earning between $58,376 and $68,983.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Contract Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $52,924 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $58,376 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $64,364 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $68,983 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $73,189 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25% $58,376 10% $52,924 90% $73,189 75% $68,983 $64,364 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Contract Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

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