Electricians pay range in Grand Island
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,510 or more. The middle half of electricians in Grand Island earn between $46,730 and $63,290.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $52KMedian
- $63K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,470 | $4,706 | $27.15 |
| Median | $52,470 | $4,372 | $25.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,730 | $3,894 | $22.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,290 | $5,274 | $30.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Grand Island vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Electricians in Grand Island earn 12% less than the Nebraska average ($63,960) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | $56,470 | $52,470 | $37,910 | $78,510 | 260 |
| Nebraska | $63,960 | $60,820 | $40,400 | $94,040 | 6,440 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Grand Island
On the average salary of $56,470, a single filer in Grand Island takes home about $45,864 a year, or $3,822 a month and $1,764 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Island a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Island area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $56,470 buys what about $65,165 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Island ($49,410). A typical home costs $260,422, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Nebraska cities
Grand Island ranks 3rd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($66,780).
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Grand Island: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Grand Island?
$27.15 an hour on average, and $25.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Grand Island?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Grand Island?
About $45,864 a year ($3,822 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,470.
Do electricians earn more in Grand Island than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Grand Island, NE (24260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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