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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$28.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,120/year ($3,927/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,180 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $58,360 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 $47,120 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $58,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,823 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,465 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,952 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,120 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,927 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Nebraska?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Nebraska is $58,360 per year ($28.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,940 and $63,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $58,360, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $47,120 per year ($3,927 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 3,180 Heavy Equipment Operator 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.