Aerospace Engineers pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $114,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $217,240 or more. The middle half of aerospace engineers in Omaha earn between $165,270 and $180,880.
- $115K10th
- $165K25th
- $171KMedian
- $181K75th
- $217K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $172,720 | $14,393 | $83.04 |
| Median | $171,380 | $14,282 | $82.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $165,270 | $13,772 | $79.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $180,880 | $15,073 | $86.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aerospace Engineers pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Aerospace engineers in Omaha earn 19% more than the Nebraska average ($145,420) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($142,060). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $134,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $172,720 | $171,380 | $114,740 | $217,240 | n/a |
| Nebraska | $145,420 | $135,670 | $86,760 | $217,240 | 130 |
| United States | $142,060 | $134,960 | $86,700 | $205,890 | 67,710 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Aerospace Engineers salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $172,720, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $122,341 a year, or $10,195 a month and $4,705 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $123,369 | $10,281 |
| Working in NE | $122,341 | $10,195 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for aerospace engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $172,720 buys what about $187,921 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Aerospace Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- Kansas City, MO$106,440
- Wichita, KS$130,220
- Minneapolis, MN$148,790
- Tulsa, OK$116,650
- Oklahoma City, OK$122,940
- Chicago, IL$139,810
Highest-paying cities for aerospace engineers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($183,920).
- San Francisco, CA$183,920
- San Jose, CA$181,690
- Omaha, NE$172,720
- Washington, DC$168,780
- Boulder, CO$165,500
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Aerospace Engineers salary in Omaha: questions
How much do aerospace engineers make an hour in Omaha?
$83.04 an hour on average, and $82.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aerospace engineers salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $114,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $165,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aerospace engineers take-home pay in Omaha?
About $122,341 a year ($10,195 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $172,720.
Do aerospace engineers earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more than the U.S. average for this job ($142,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2011; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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