Electricians pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,650 or more. The middle half of electricians in Lincoln earn between $48,050 and $78,190.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $61KMedian
- $78K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,530 | $5,294 | $30.54 |
| Median | $60,680 | $5,057 | $29.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,050 | $4,004 | $23.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,190 | $6,516 | $37.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Electricians in Lincoln earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($63,960) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $63,530 | $60,680 | $45,950 | $84,650 | 1,020 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $63,530, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $51,215 a year, or $4,268 a month and $1,970 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 Lincoln a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $63,530 buys what about $69,370 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($66,780).
- Omaha$66,780
- Lincoln$63,530
- Grand Island$56,470
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Lincoln?
$30.54 an hour on average, and $29.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $51,215 a year ($4,268 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,530.
Do electricians earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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