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

Plumber Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$60,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.31/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
4,110
public U.S. Median
$63,800
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,667 #25 of 51

Plumber pay in Nebraska, explained

Plumbers in Nebraska earn a median of $60,970 per year ($29.31 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $63,800. Entry-level workers earn around $42,830, while the most experienced plumbers reach about $98,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $60,970 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $60,970 is worth about $67,667 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #25 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Plumber pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,830
$20.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,970
$29.31/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,030
$47.13/hr

Plumber pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $60,970 $67,667
Missouri $66,790 $73,543 −$5,820
Kansas $65,220 $72,412 −$4,250
Iowa $63,890 $72,799 −$2,920
Colorado $63,240 $61,367 −$2,270
Wyoming $62,410 $67,331 −$1,440
South Dakota $51,620 $58,271 +$9,350

Plumber in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do plumbers make in Nebraska?

Plumbers in Nebraska earn a median of $60,970 per year ($29.31 per hour), compared with $63,800 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay plumbers well?

At $60,970, Nebraska pays 4% below the national median for plumbers. An estimated 4,110 work in the state.

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