Nebraska
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Nebraska
4 listed pipefitter programs in Nebraska, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $65,710Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $42,830Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,970Median pay (state)
- $98,030Top 10% earn over
4,110 jobs in Nebraska · 4 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter 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 | $42,830 | $48,280 | $60,970 | $81,900 | $98,030 | $65,710 | 4,110 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $46,710 | $49,140 | $63,400 | $92,810 | $98,540 | $71,120 | 2,430 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $45,580 | $48,960 | $60,890 | $75,190 | $97,410 | $66,450 | 240 |
| Lincoln, NE | $40,620 | $48,360 | $60,670 | $74,880 | $87,660 | $61,520 | 650 |
| Grand Island, NE | $39,480 | $47,020 | $55,850 | $65,240 | $80,930 | $57,840 | 150 |
Programs
Listed programs in Nebraska
Every pipefitter program we matched in Nebraska. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Norfolk, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $3,930–$5,220 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Southeast Community College Area Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Lincoln, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $3,000–$3,504 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Southeast Community College Area Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Lincoln, NE | Associate degree | 4 | $3,000–$3,504 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Steamfitters & Plumbers Local 464 | Omaha, 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, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, 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.