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Electrician Salary in Nebraska: Pay by City
Electricians in Nebraska earned a median $29.24 an hour, or $60,820 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.14 to $38.04 an hour, and the top tenth earned $45.21 or more. That is 4% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $19.42
- 25th
- $23.14
- Median
- $29.24
- 75th
- $38.04
- 90th
- $45.21
- 10th
- $40,400
- 25th
- $48,140
- Median
- $60,820
- 75th
- $79,130
- 90th
- $94,040
Which Nebraska cities pay electricians the most?
Omaha has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $30.02 an hour; Grand Island has the lowest, $25.22.[1]
- Omaha$30.02 · 3,530
- Lincoln$29.17 · 1,020
- Grand Island$25.22 · 260
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Nebraska?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $94,040 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19.42 | $40,400 |
| 25th | $23.14 | $48,140 |
| Median | $29.24 | $60,820 |
| 75th | $38.04 | $79,130 |
| 90th | $45.21 | $94,040 |
| Mean | $30.75 | $63,960 |
How much do new electricians make in Nebraska?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Nebraska earned $19.42 an hour or less ($40,400 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.14 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Nebraska?
Projections Central expects Nebraska to go from 6,920 electrician jobs in 2024 to 8,010 in 2034, a change of 15.7%, with about 750 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 6,920 | 8,010 | 15.7% | 750 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Nebraska?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Nebraska. General contractors have the highest median, $36.33 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.33 | $75,570 | 6,020 |
| Plumbers | $29.31 | $60,970 | 4,110 |
| Electricians | $29.24 | $60,820 | 6,440 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.77 | $59,850 | 3,020 |
| Roofers | $22.34 | $46,460 | 1,730 |
Where to train in Nebraska
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Nebraska, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)