Software developers in Lincoln, NE earn a median salary of $101,690, which is 25.2% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Lincoln, NE

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$119,760	$96,190	$144,280	60
Environmental Engineers	$117,640	$84,620	$153,790	70
Computer Network Architects	$112,060	$84,990	$131,970	290
Software Developers	$101,690	$81,160	$127,320	1,530
Mechanical Engineers	$100,360	$79,890	$124,800	160
Electrical Engineers	$100,300	$81,470	$123,940	260
Industrial Engineers	$98,390	$74,540	$104,440	350
Petroleum Engineers	$98,010	$98,010	$141,440	--
Materials Engineers	$96,960	$57,030	$105,700	50
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$96,300	$65,020	$127,270	110
Civil Engineers	$95,560	$72,380	$121,010	530
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$92,710	$75,780	$103,260	240
Computer Programmers	$92,510	$73,710	$106,500	260
Statisticians	$91,560	$61,970	$103,380	40
Database Administrators	$89,350	$75,400	$105,150	100
Data Scientists	$87,890	$76,780	$102,870	450
Computer Systems Analysts	$87,500	$68,160	$101,150	650
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$85,260	$69,600	$102,690	340
Web Developers	$81,630	$65,300	$94,770	70
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,190	$59,750	$99,860	130
Computer Occupations, All Other	$80,370	$62,020	$101,540	430
Information Security Analysts	$78,190	$76,340	$98,790	260
Operations Research Analysts	$77,570	$63,540	$104,960	50
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$72,770	$72,770	$104,360	40
Surveyors	$70,010	$59,500	$85,440	70
Landscape Architects	$66,730	$60,780	$93,860	50
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,060	$61,540	$79,410	190
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,010	$59,970	$76,140	80
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,770	$57,620	$81,780	100
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$64,510	$51,730	$80,850	190
Computer Network Support Specialists	$64,090	$53,770	$76,050	380
Engineers, All Other	$64,060	$40,630	$96,780	90
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$61,110	$47,910	$79,440	40
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$59,640	$49,940	$72,660	170
Mechanical Drafters	$59,190	$49,450	$74,990	80
Drafters, All Other	$58,690	$28,080	$59,790	40
Computer User Support Specialists	$56,010	$47,390	$64,290	1,160
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$48,080	$45,350	$62,610	120

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Lincoln, NE?

The highest paying tech jobs in Lincoln, NE are Database Architects ($119,760 median), Environmental Engineers ($117,640 median), Computer Network Architects ($112,060 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Lincoln, NE?

Software developers in Lincoln, NE earn a median salary of $101,690, with salaries ranging from $81,160 at the 25th percentile to $127,320 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 1,530 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.