SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lincoln, NE is $81,220 a year, trailing the national median of $95,320 by 14.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lincoln, NE is $81,220 a year, trailing the national median of $95,320 by 14.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,720 and $109,080. The lowest tenth earn under $39,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $112,690.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $101,960. Of the 446 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 93rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | −58.9% |
| 25th | $58,720 | −38.4% |
| Median (50th) | $81,220 | −14.8% |
| 75th | $109,080 | +14.4% |
| 90th | $112,690 | +18.2% |
| Mean | $84,300 | −11.6% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $101,960 | 370 | |
| 2 | Grand Island | $84,450 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lincoln run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $81,220 goes as far as $90,144 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,144US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,220 a year, 14.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,200 to $112,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $101,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Lincoln, NE?
The median annual wage is $81,220, or $39.05 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $95,320, so pay in Lincoln, NE is 14.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lincoln, NE earns more than $112,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Omaha, at $101,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Lincoln, NE. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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