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How much does a maintenance worker make in Lincoln?

$56,850a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $27.33 an hour or $4,738 a month.

Hourly
$27.33
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
138 of 198
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,410Median: $56,850Highest 10%: $75,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,410$21.83
25th$52,000$25.00
Median$56,850$27.33
75th$65,420$31.45
90th$75,470$36.28

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

Omaha, NE$62,710
Maintenance Worker salary in Nebraska Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$81,220
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,000
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$69,770
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$68,540
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$67,720
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,570
Heating$59,350
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$58,600
Medical Equipment Repairer$57,150
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$55,730
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Lincoln?

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $27.33 ($56,850 a year).

Do maintenance workers make more in Lincoln than the national average?

No: $56,850 against $60,850 nationally, 7% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $61,190, so Lincoln pays 7% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for maintenance worker pay?

138 of 198 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Lincoln?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,470 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.