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

Machinist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$55,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.86/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
1,810
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,996 #19 of 51

Machinist pay in Nebraska, explained

Machinists in Nebraska earn a median of $55,860 per year ($26.86 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $39,770, while the most experienced machinists reach about $88,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $55,860 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $55,860 is worth about $61,996 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #19 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,770
$19.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,860
$26.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$88,130
$42.37/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $55,860 $61,996
Wyoming $63,070 $68,043 −$7,210
Colorado $60,200 $58,417 −$4,340
Missouri $58,710 $64,646 −$2,850
Iowa $57,540 $65,564 −$1,680
Kansas $51,220 $56,868 +$4,640
South Dakota $50,890 $57,447 +$4,970

Machinist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Nebraska?

Machinists in Nebraska earn a median of $55,860 per year ($26.86 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay machinists well?

At $55,860, Nebraska pays 5% below the national median for machinists. An estimated 1,810 work in the state.

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