salary$95,560 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Lincoln, NE area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$135,760per year
Jobs in the area530people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Lincoln?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 16.7% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Lincoln, NE?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Lincoln, NE area is $95,560 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $64,240 and $135,760.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Lincoln?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 16.7% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lincoln, NE metro area.