Helpers--Electricians pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,370 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Omaha earn between $32,480 and $50,270.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $50K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,940 | $3,495 | $20.16 |
| Median | $37,450 | $3,121 | $18.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,480 | $2,707 | $15.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,270 | $4,189 | $24.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($41,920) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $41,940 | $37,450 | $32,480 | $53,370 | 70 |
| Nebraska | $41,920 | $44,050 | $30,920 | $51,850 | 140 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $41,940, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $34,850 a year, or $2,904 a month and $1,340 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $34,897 | $2,908 |
| Working in NE | $34,850 | $2,904 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $41,940 buys what about $45,631 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in nearby metro areas
- Topeka, KS$44,000
- Sioux Falls, SD$36,570
- Kansas City, MO$52,550
- Wichita, KS$43,590
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- Tulsa, OK$46,830
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Omaha: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Omaha?
$20.16 an hour on average, and $18.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Omaha?
About $34,850 a year ($2,904 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,940.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.9%.
- 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 0.36, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.36).
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