Sources: Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division, Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Nebraska state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective July 1, 2026. These are the ranges Nebraska sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Engineer Class E55011 Grade E55011 · Classified pay by class – E: Engineering, Science and Resources Bargaining Unit | $31.97 – $47.13 a hour $66,493 – $98,020 a year |
| Engineer Class R55011 Grade R55011 · Classified pay by class – R: Temporary Non-Contract Group | $31.97 – $47.13 a hour $66,493 – $98,020 a year |
| Engineer Class V55011 Grade V55011 · Classified pay by class – V: Supervisory Non-Contract Group | $31.97 – $47.13 a hour $66,493 – $98,020 a year |
| Professional Engineer I Class E55012 Grade E55012 · Classified pay by class – E: Engineering, Science and Resources Bargaining Unit | $36.44 – $53.72 a hour $75,801 – $111,742 a year |
| Professional Engineer I Class V55012 Grade V55012 · Classified pay by class – V: Supervisory Non-Contract Group | $36.44 – $53.72 a hour $75,801 – $111,742 a year |
| Professional Engineer II Class E55013 Grade E55013 · Classified pay by class – E: Engineering, Science and Resources Bargaining Unit | $41.91 – $61.78 a hour $87,179 – $128,511 a year |
| Professional Engineer II Class R55013 Grade R55013 · Classified pay by class – R: Temporary Non-Contract Group | $41.91 – $61.78 a hour $87,179 – $128,511 a year |
| Professional Engineer II Class V55013 Grade V55013 · Classified pay by class – V: Supervisory Non-Contract Group | $41.91 – $61.78 a hour $87,179 – $128,511 a year |
| Professional Engineer III Class E55014 Grade E55014 · Classified pay by class – E: Engineering, Science and Resources Bargaining Unit | $47.38 – $69.84 a hour $98,542 – $145,263 a year |
| Professional Engineer III Class V55014 Grade V55014 · Classified pay by class – V: Supervisory Non-Contract Group | $47.38 – $69.84 a hour $98,542 – $145,263 a year |
| Engineer VI Class V55326 Grade V55326 · Classified pay by class – V: Supervisory Non-Contract Group | $50.29 – $75.44 a hour $104,605 – $156,909 a year |
Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions (hourly × 2,080). Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division, Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Nebraska, all employers Sourced
Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051) in Nebraska, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | NE |
|---|---|
| Workers | 2,360 |
| 10th percentile | $68,950 |
| Median | $103,150 |
| 90th percentile | $149,980 |
| National median, government employers | $108,820 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county) page.