SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — Nebraska
Nebraska · 3 metro areas compared
At $60,820, median pay for Electricians in Nebraska tracks the national median of $63,190 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,820, median pay for Electricians in Nebraska tracks the national median of $63,190 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,140 to $79,130.
Employment stands at 6,440, or 6.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Nebraska ranks number 42nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $62,440. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 302nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,400 | −36.1% |
| 25th | $48,140 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $60,820 | −3.8% |
| 75th | $79,130 | +25.2% |
| 90th | $94,040 | +48.8% |
| Mean | $63,960 | +1.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $62,440 | 3,530 | |
| 2 | Lincoln | $60,680 | 1,020 | |
| 3 | Grand Island | $52,470 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,820 goes as far as $67,503 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,503US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,820 a year, 3.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,400 to $94,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,440 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $62,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electricians in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $60,820, or $29.24 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 $63,190, so pay in Nebraska is 3.8% 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 Nebraska earns more than $94,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,400 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 $62,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,440 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. 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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