verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Auto Mechanic Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$50,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.31/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
4,560
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,114 #18 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Nebraska, explained

Auto mechanics in Nebraska earn a median of $50,560 per year ($24.31 per hour), in line with the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $36,770, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $79,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $50,560 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $50,560 is worth about $56,114 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #18 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,770
$17.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,560
$24.31/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,990
$38.46/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $50,560 $56,114
Colorado $61,280 $59,465 −$10,720
Wyoming $51,330 $55,378 −$770
South Dakota $51,160 $57,752 −$600
Iowa $50,510 $57,553 +$50
Missouri $49,160 $54,131 +$1,400
Kansas $47,790 $53,060 +$2,770

Auto Mechanic in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Nebraska?

Auto mechanics in Nebraska earn a median of $50,560 per year ($24.31 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay auto mechanics well?

At $50,560, Nebraska pays about the same as the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 4,560 work in the state.

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