How much does a cutting make in Lincoln?
$57,780a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $27.78 an hour or $4,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.78
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,780Median: $57,780Highest 10%: $64,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $57,780 | $27.78 | |
| 75th | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| 90th | $64,890 | $31.20 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| Omaha, NE | $49,610 |
| Sioux City, IA | $40,680 |
Related jobs in Lincoln
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Tool and Die Maker | $80,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,310 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $67,650 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $62,730 |
| Extruding | $61,820 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $61,570 |
| Machinist | $57,820 |
| Inspector | $57,590 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $54,420 |
| Coating | $54,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $27.78 ($57,780 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Lincoln than the national average?
Yes: $57,780 against $46,330 nationally, 25% more.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $48,690, so Lincoln pays 19% more.
Where does Lincoln rank for cutting pay?
11 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,890 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.