Welder Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$25.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,466/year ($3,539/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,200 Welder jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Welder salary of $52,220 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 $42,466 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $52,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,086 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,995 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,672 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,466 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,539 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Nebraska?
- The median Welder salary in Nebraska is $52,220 per year ($25.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,830 and $61,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $52,220, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $42,466 per year ($3,539 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 4,200 Welder 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.