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Construction Laborer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$22.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,707/year ($3,226/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,530 Construction Laborer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Construction Laborer salary of $47,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,707 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,491 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,615 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,447 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,707 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,226 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Nebraska?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Nebraska is $47,260 per year ($22.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,320 and $55,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $47,260, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $38,707 per year ($3,226 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 8,530 Construction Laborer jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.