How much does a welder make in Omaha?
$53,110a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $25.53 an hour or $4,426 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.53
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,770Median: $53,110Highest 10%: $70,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 25th | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| Median | $53,110 | $25.53 | |
| 75th | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| 90th | $70,150 | $33.73 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Sioux City, IA | $58,230 |
| Lincoln, NE | $53,990 |
| Grand Island, NE | $48,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $25.53 ($53,110 a year).
Do welders make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $53,110 against $53,750 nationally, 1% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $52,220, so Omaha pays 2% more.
Where does Omaha rank for welder pay?
173 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,150 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.