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How much does an electrical make in Omaha?

$47,490a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $22.83 an hour or $3,958 a month.

Hourly
$22.83
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
52 of 232
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,570Median: $47,490Highest 10%: $59,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,570$18.06
25th$39,190$18.84
Median$47,490$22.83
75th$51,170$24.60
90th$59,240$28.48

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Lincoln, NE$47,400
Electrical salary in Nebraska Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$106,500
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,570
Gas Plant Operator$91,320
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,110
Tool and Die Maker$66,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,660
Crushing$61,950
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,370
Dental Laboratory Technician$58,630
Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $22.83 ($47,490 a year).

Do electricals make more in Omaha than the national average?

Yes: $47,490 against $45,850 nationally, 4% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $46,810, so Omaha pays 1% more.

Where does Omaha rank for electrical pay?

52 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,240 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.