Nebraska
Electrician programs in Nebraska
15 listed electrician programs in Nebraska, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $63,960Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $40,400Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,820Median pay (state)
- $94,040Top 10% earn over
6,440 jobs in Nebraska · 15 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Nebraska
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $40,400 | $48,140 | $60,820 | $79,130 | $94,040 | $63,960 | 6,440 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $46,600 | $48,740 | $73,910 | $84,930 | $84,930 | $68,740 | 300 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $44,120 | $48,880 | $62,440 | $80,460 | $94,690 | $66,780 | 3,530 |
| Lincoln, NE | $45,950 | $48,050 | $60,680 | $78,190 | $84,650 | $63,530 | 1,020 |
| Grand Island, NE | $37,910 | $46,730 | $52,470 | $63,290 | $78,510 | $56,470 | 260 |
Programs
Listed programs in Nebraska
Every electrician program we matched in Nebraska. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community College Electrician | Grand Island, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central Community College Electrician | Grand Island, NE | Associate degree | 15 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central Community College Electrician | Grand Island, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 48 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Electrician | Omaha, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 25 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Electrician | Omaha, NE | Associate degree | 36 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Electrician | North Platte, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Electrician | North Platte, NE | Associate degree | 8 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northeast Community College Electrician | Norfolk, NE | Associate degree | 28 | $3,930–$5,220 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Southeast Community College Area Electrician | Lincoln, NE | Associate degree | 39 | $3,000–$3,504 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Southeast Community College Area Electrician | Lincoln, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 51 | $3,000–$3,504 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Greater Nebraska Electrical JATC | Columbus, NE | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Lincoln Electrical JATC | Lincoln,, NE | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Lincoln Electrical JATC | Lincoln, NE | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IEC of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Nebraska Independent Electrical Contractors | Lincoln, NE | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.