Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Nebraska

Sewing machine operators in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $40,520 a year) and the least in Omaha ($37,280), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sewing machine operators average at $37,440 and the median at $37,060 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,600.

Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$40,520
Omaha$37,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$40,520	$37,200	$31,670	$33,774	92
Omaha	$37,280	$37,380	$33,280	$31,318	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sewing Machine Operators salary in other states

Sewing Machine Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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 51-6031.
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.

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