Electrician Salary in Nebraska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Electricians in Nebraska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$60,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $63,190
State Rank
#42 of 51
6,440 employed here

How much does an Electrician make in Nebraska?

An Electrician working in Nebraska earns a median salary of $60,820 per year, or about $29.24 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $63,190 for this occupation.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $40,400 while the top 10% make $94,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,140 and $79,130 a year.

Electrician salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,400$19.42
25th percentile (early career)$48,140$23.14
50th percentile (median)$60,820$29.24
75th percentile (experienced)$79,130$38.04
90th percentile (top earners)$94,040$45.21

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories for Electrician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$101,310
2Illinois$99,560
3Hawaii$96,460
4Washington$95,220
5Alaska$89,440

Working as an Electrician in Nebraska

Nationally, about 757,000 people work as Electricians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Nebraska pay ($60,820) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Electrician make in Nebraska?
The median Electrician salary in Nebraska is $60,820 per year, or about $29.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,400 at the entry level to $94,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Electricians about 4% less than the national median of $63,190. Nebraska ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Electricians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,820 a year. About 6,440 Electricians are employed in Nebraska. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.