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How much does a production worker make in Omaha?

$45,410a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $21.83 an hour or $3,784 a month.

Hourly
$21.83
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
84 of 313
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,260Median: $45,410Highest 10%: $64,870
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,260$15.03
25th$36,640$17.62
Median$45,410$21.83
75th$52,860$25.41
90th$64,870$31.19

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Lincoln, NE$38,400
Production Worker salary in Nebraska Production Worker 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 production worker make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $21.83 ($45,410 a year).

Do production workers make more in Omaha than the national average?

Yes: $45,410 against $40,110 nationally, 13% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $42,980, so Omaha pays 6% more.

Where does Omaha rank for production worker pay?

84 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,870 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.