Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Nebraska

Helpers--production workers in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $42,280 a year) and the least in Omaha ($38,330), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $41,850 and the median at $45,020 for 700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$42,280
Omaha$38,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$42,280	$46,430	$39,280	$35,108	92
Omaha	$38,330	$34,620	$28,080	$32,114	92

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

Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states

Helpers--Production Workers 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 51-9198.
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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