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Electrician Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$29.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,985/year ($4,082/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,440 Electrician jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Electrician salary of $60,820 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 $48,985 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $60,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,118 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,653 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,064 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,985 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,082 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Nebraska?
- The median Electrician salary in Nebraska is $60,820 per year ($29.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,140 and $79,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $60,820, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $48,985 per year ($4,082 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 6,440 Electrician 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.