Industrial Engineers Salary in Omaha, NE

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Industrial Engineers in Omaha, NE have a median annual salary of $101,980, with 370 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $75,660 at the 10th percentile to $142,650 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$101,980

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$49.03

Employment

370

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$75,660
10th
$82,880
25th
$101,980
Median
$120,420
75th
$142,650
90th

Local compared with national

Omaha, NE

$101,980

Median annual · 2025

United States

$102,440

Median annual · 2025

The Omaha, NE median is 0.4% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $460).

Top skills

  1. 1.Reading ComprehensionImportance 4.0
  2. 2.Active ListeningImportance 4.0
  3. 3.Critical ThinkingImportance 4.0
  4. 4.SpeakingImportance 3.9
  5. 5.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.9
  6. 6.WritingImportance 3.8
  7. 7.MonitoringImportance 3.4
  8. 8.MathematicsImportance 3.3
  9. 9.Active LearningImportance 3.3
  10. 10.Systems AnalysisImportance 3.3
  11. 11.Systems EvaluationImportance 3.3
  12. 12.CoordinationImportance 3.1

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
4

Technology used

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Statgraphics
  • 3D Static Strength Prediction Program 3DSSPP
  • A mathematical programming language AMPL
  • Allen Bradley PanelView
  • Assembly line balancing software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Automatic dynamic incremental nonlinear analysis ADINA
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • C++
  • Computer numerical control CNC software
  • Dassault Systemes Abaqus
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA

Common tasks

  • Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
  • Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
  • Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
  • Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
  • Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
  • Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
  • Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
  • Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
  • Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
  • Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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