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

Electrician Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$60,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.24/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
6,440
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,501 #33 of 51

Electrician pay in Nebraska, explained

Electricians in Nebraska earn a median of $60,820 per year ($29.24 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $40,400, while the most experienced electricians reach about $94,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $60,820 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $60,820 is worth about $67,501 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #33 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,400
$19.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,820
$29.24/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,040
$45.21/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $60,820 $67,501
Wyoming $76,120 $82,122 −$15,300
Kansas $65,860 $73,123 −$5,040
Missouri $65,410 $72,024 −$4,590
Colorado $62,230 $60,387 −$1,410
South Dakota $61,390 $69,300 −$570
Iowa $60,860 $69,347 −$40

Electrician in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Nebraska?

Electricians in Nebraska earn a median of $60,820 per year ($29.24 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay electricians well?

At $60,820, Nebraska pays 4% below the national median for electricians. An estimated 6,440 work in the state.

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