salary$62,440 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,690per year
Jobs in the area3,530people work this job
Can a electrician afford Omaha?
OK. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 27.8% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a electrician in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $62,440 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $44,120 and $94,690.
Can a electrician afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 27.8% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Omaha, NE-IA metro area.