Laborer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$20.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,409/year ($2,951/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,870 Laborer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Laborer salary of $42,910 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 $35,409 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $42,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,969 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,283 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,249 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,409 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,951 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Nebraska?
- The median Laborer salary in Nebraska is $42,910 per year ($20.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,440 and $46,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $42,910, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $35,409 per year ($2,951 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 13,870 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.