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HVAC Technician salary in Nebraska
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Nebraska earned $22.96 to $35.66 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $39.00 or more.1 The median is 2% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $20.93
- 25th
- $22.96
- Median
- $28.77
- 75th
- $35.66
- 90th
- $39.00
- 10th
- $43,540
- 25th
- $47,760
- Median
- $59,850
- 75th
- $74,160
- 90th
- $81,110
Which Nebraska cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Omaha has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $30.08 an hour; Grand Island has the lowest, $27.92.1
- Omaha$30.08
- Lincoln$28.53
- Grand Island$27.92
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Nebraska?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $81,110 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Nebraska?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Nebraska earned $20.93 an hour or less ($43,540 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.96 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Nebraska?
Projections Central expects Nebraska to go from 3,260 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 3,720 in 2034, a change of 14.2%, with about 330 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 3,260 | 3,720 | 14.2% | 330 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Nebraska?
HVAC technicians rank fourth 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: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)