Painter Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$22.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,722/year ($3,227/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 35th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,590 Painter jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $47,280 a year — though pay ranges from $33,410 for newcomers to $57,990 at the top.
Painter pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,590 Painter jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Painter salary of $47,280 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 $38,722 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,494 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,617 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,448 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,722 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,227 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Nebraska?
- The median Painter salary in Nebraska is $47,280 per year ($22.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,840 and $51,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $47,280, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $38,722 per year ($3,227 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,590 Painter 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.