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Machinist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$26.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,225/year ($3,769/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,810 Machinist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Machinist salary of $55,860 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 $45,225 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $55,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,523 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,273 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,838 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,225 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,769 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Nebraska?
- The median Machinist salary in Nebraska is $55,860 per year ($26.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,600 and $67,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $55,860, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $45,225 per year ($3,769 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,810 Machinist 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.