Electricians Salary in Nebraska

Electricians in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $66,780 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($56,470), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electricians average at $63,960 and the median at $60,820 for 6,440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,490.

Electricians average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$66,780
Lincoln$63,530
Grand Island$56,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$66,780	$62,440	$48,880	$53,651	92
Lincoln	$63,530	$60,680	$48,050	$51,215	92
Grand Island	$56,470	$52,470	$46,730	$45,864	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Electricians salary in other states

Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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