SOC 47-2131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall — Nebraska
Nebraska · 1 metro areas compared
At $73,140 a year, the median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in Nebraska sits 48.9% above the national figure of $49,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $73,140 a year, the median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in Nebraska sits 48.9% above the national figure of $49,120. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,160 and $81,880. The lowest tenth earn under $44,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $82,280.
The area has 310 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Nebraska ranks number 1st out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $81,880. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 188th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,550 | −9.3% |
| 25th | $47,160 | −4.0% |
| Median (50th) | $73,140 | +48.9% |
| 75th | $81,880 | +66.7% |
| 90th | $82,280 | +67.5% |
| Mean | $65,030 | +32.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $81,880 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $73,140 goes as far as $81,176 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 65.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,176US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,140 a year, 48.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,550 to $82,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $81,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $73,140, or $35.16 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 $49,120, so pay in Nebraska is 48.9% higher. 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 $82,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,550 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 $81,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 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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