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How much does a machinist make in Omaha?

$58,540a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $28.14 an hour or $4,878 a month.

Hourly
$28.14
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
143 of 361
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,000Median: $58,540Highest 10%: $81,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,000$19.23
25th$46,320$22.27
Median$58,540$28.14
75th$66,840$32.13
90th$81,210$39.04

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Grand Island, NE$67,430
Lincoln, NE$57,820
Sioux City, IA$56,350
Machinist salary in Nebraska Machinist 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 a machinist make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $28.14 ($58,540 a year).

Do machinists make more in Omaha than the national average?

Yes: $58,540 against $58,750 nationally, 0% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $55,860, so Omaha pays 5% more.

Where does Omaha rank for machinist pay?

143 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,210 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.