salary$102,020 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$144,040per year
Jobs in the area1,240people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Omaha?
Cheap. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 17.0% 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 Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $102,020 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $72,080 and $144,040.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 17.0% 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 Omaha, NE-IA metro area.