Senior Bridge Engineer Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

How much does a Senior Bridge Engineer make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Bridge Engineer in Lincoln, NE is $105,913. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $81,622 to a high of $126,202, with most professionals earning between $93,198 and $116,533.

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Develop creative and innovative cost saving modifications to conventional designs through construction/value engineering opportunities.

February 17, 2023

Performs technical calculations/designs of bridge related elements and the plan production associated with the design to develop construction plans.

October 07, 2022

Manage and help design transportation and marine structures projects that may include bridge rehabilitation, bridge design, pier design, seawall design, retaining wall design, culvert design, and sign and signal structure design.

December 04, 2022

Prepare and maintain daily and periodic documentation and records throughout the project necessary to verify progress, quantities, materials documentation, measurement and computation of pay items, pay estimates, change orders, and other authorized plan and/or contract adjustments.

December 12, 2022

Understanding of structural engineering principles and the ability to utilize those skills to provide innovative solutions for complex structural engineering problems.

February 24, 2023

Assist in building CME's reputation as an industry leader through focused personal development, participation in reputation building activities, and working with our internal teams to build skills.

April 09, 2023

Review of shop drawings produced by fabricators and detailers, calculations performed by other engineers, coordinate with design team, site visits to address site issues and verify existing conditions, respond to request for information, oversee testing and monitoring programs.

April 23, 2023

Provide observation and inspection of the construction work and contractor operations to verify that the construction is accomplished in accordance with the plans and specifications.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Bridge Engineer in Lincoln, NE

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

93198

116533

105913

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

94933

122722

110100

What is the average salary for Senior Bridge Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Bridge Engineer in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Senior Bridge Engineer ranges from $93,198 to $116,533 with the average base salary of $105,913. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,933 to $122,722 with the average total cash compensation of $110,100.

View Average Salary for Senior Bridge Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$105,913	$93,198 - $116,533
Bonus	$4,187	$1,734 - $6,189
Total Pay	$110,100	$94,933 - $122,722

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Senior Bridge Engineer Salary Near Lincoln, NE

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,646 - $118,344	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,646 - $118,344	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,998 - $116,283	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,646 - $118,344	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,900 - $114,909	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,900 - $114,909	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE

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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 population of 284,736 in 2017. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 71st-largest in the United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the state called the Lincoln Metropolitan and Lincoln-Beatrice Combined Statistical Areas. The statistical area is home to 353,120 people, making it the 106th-largest combined statistical area in the United ...

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