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Welder Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$52,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.10/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
4,200
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,956 #21 of 51

Welder pay in Nebraska, explained

Welders in Nebraska earn a median of $52,220 per year ($25.10 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $43,850, while the most experienced welders reach about $66,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $52,220 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $52,220 is worth about $57,956 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #21 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,850
$21.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,220
$25.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$66,900
$32.16/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $52,220 $57,956 —
Wyoming $63,820 $68,852 −$11,600
Colorado $58,590 $56,855 −$6,370
Iowa $55,090 $62,772 −$2,870
Missouri $51,950 $57,203 +$270
South Dakota $49,440 $55,810 +$2,780
Kansas $49,410 $54,859 +$2,810

Welder in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do welders make in Nebraska?

Welders in Nebraska earn a median of $52,220 per year ($25.10 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay welders well?

At $52,220, Nebraska pays 3% below the national median for welders. An estimated 4,200 work in the state.

Welder salary in other states

Alaska · $80,840 Hawaii · $79,000 Connecticut · $64,880 Wyoming · $63,820 Washington · $63,020 Massachusetts · $62,570 New Hampshire · $62,360 Louisiana · $62,250 Maine · $62,220 North Dakota · $62,000 Nevada · $61,520 Vermont · $60,890

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