Electricians pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,690 or more. The middle half of electricians in Omaha earn between $48,880 and $80,460.
- $44K10th
- $49K25th
- $62KMedian
- $80K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,780 | $5,565 | $32.11 |
| Median | $62,440 | $5,203 | $30.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,460 | $6,705 | $38.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Electricians in Omaha earn 4% more than the Nebraska average ($63,960) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $66,780 | $62,440 | $44,120 | $94,690 | 3,530 |
| Nebraska | $63,960 | $60,820 | $40,400 | $94,040 | 6,440 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $66,780, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $53,651 a year, or $4,471 a month and $2,063 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $53,884 | $4,490 |
| Working in NE | $53,651 | $4,471 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $66,780 buys what about $72,657 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$66,780
- Lincoln$63,530
- Grand Island$56,470
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Omaha: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Omaha?
$32.10 an hour on average, and $30.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Omaha?
About $53,651 a year ($4,471 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,780.
Do electricians earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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