Systems Engineer salary in Omaha, NE
Based on 26 certified H-1B filings in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Gretna.
Median salary$138,250
Middle 50%$102.3k–$144.4k
vs. national median+24%comparison median $111,112
Filings26FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,212 |
| 25th | $102,269 |
| 50th (median) | $138,250 |
| 75th | $144,401 |
| 90th | $156,760 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $109,637 | $99,757 | $114,456 | 17 |
| FY2021 | $107,037 | $84,693 | $120,468 | 23 |
| FY2022 | $115,158 | $86,353 | $135,612 | 18 |
| FY2023 | $120,000 | $84,198 | $129,985 | 17 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2025 | $139,442 | $126,500 | $145,908 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $106,679 | $96,870 | $142,101 | 10 |
Cost of living
Omaha's median Systems Engineer salary of $138,250 is worth about $150,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Omaha = 91.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific Railroad Company | $144,200 | 13 |
| Gallup | too few | 2 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions | too few | 2 |
| Scoular | too few | 2 |
| Yahoo Holdings | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $111,000 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.