Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,590 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Omaha earn between $28,080 and $46,390.
- $28K10th
- $28K25th
- $35KMedian
- $46K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,330 | $3,194 | $18.43 |
| Median | $34,620 | $2,885 | $16.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,080 | $2,340 | $13.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,390 | $3,866 | $22.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Omaha earn 8% less than the Nebraska average ($41,850) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $38,330 | $34,620 | $28,080 | $55,590 | 350 |
| Nebraska | $41,850 | $45,020 | $28,080 | $54,470 | 700 |
| United States | $41,120 | $39,070 | $31,140 | $53,410 | 165,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Production Workers salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $38,330, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $32,114 a year, or $2,676 a month and $1,235 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% 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 | $32,133 | $2,678 |
| Working in NE | $32,114 | $2,676 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for helpers--production workers? 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 $38,330 buys what about $41,703 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($42,280).
- Lincoln$42,280
- Omaha$38,330
Highest-paying cities for helpers--production workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,850).
- Napa, CA$54,850
- Kahului, HI$52,210
- Albany, OR$52,010
- Oshkosh, WI$51,570
- Hagerstown, MD$51,320
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Helpers--Production Workers salary in Omaha: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Omaha?
$18.43 an hour on average, and $16.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Omaha?
About $32,114 a year ($2,676 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,330.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($41,120).
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 51-9198; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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