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How much does a plumber make in Omaha?

$63,400a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $30.48 an hour or $5,283 a month.

Hourly
$30.48
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
158 of 388
Jobs in the area
2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,710Median: $63,400Highest 10%: $98,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,710$22.46
25th$49,140$23.63
Median$63,400$30.48
75th$92,810$44.62
90th$98,540$47.38

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Sioux City, IA$60,890
Lincoln, NE$60,670
Grand Island, NE$55,850
Plumber salary in Nebraska Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$117,700
Insulation Worker$81,880
Insulation Worker$79,060
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,860
Sheet Metal Worker$75,440
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$74,430
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$71,570
Construction and Building Inspector$65,830
Brickmason and Blockmason$63,870
Earth Driller$63,330
Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $30.48 ($63,400 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Omaha than the national average?

No: $63,400 against $63,800 nationally, 1% less.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $60,970, so Omaha pays 4% more.

Where does Omaha rank for plumber pay?

158 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,540 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.