How much does a Power Plant Engineer make in Lincoln, NE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Power Plant Engineer in Lincoln, NE is $86,249. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,972 to $94,980, with most professionals earning between $70,436 and $102,929.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Power Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $70,436 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $77,972 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $86,249 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $94,980 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Power Plant Engineer Salary $102,929 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
25% $77,972 10% $70,436 90% $102,929 75% $94,980 $86,249 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Power Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Electronics Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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97654
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Power Plant Engineer in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Power Plant Engineer ranges from $77,972 to $94,980 with the average base salary of $86,249. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,220 to $97,654 with the average total cash compensation of $88,051.

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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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