Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Nebraska

Industrial machinery mechanics in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $68,280 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($65,510), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the industrial machinery mechanics average at $66,000 and the median at $64,110 for 2,880 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,460.

Industrial Machinery Mechanics average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$68,280
Omaha$68,220
Grand Island$65,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$68,280	$67,720	$61,660	$54,638	92
Omaha	$68,220	$65,320	$58,790	$54,598	92
Grand Island	$65,510	$62,350	$59,990	$52,716	87

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

Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in other states

Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary by city and state

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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 49-9041.
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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