Nebraska
Welder pay in Nebraska
What welders earn in Nebraska: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 15 listed training programs.
- $55,290Average pay (state)
- $43,850Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $52,220Median pay (state)
- $66,900Top 10% earn over
4,200 jobs in Nebraska · 15 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder 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 | $43,850 | $47,830 | $52,220 | $61,810 | $66,900 | $55,290 | 4,200 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $39,270 | $47,490 | $58,230 | $61,880 | $72,800 | $56,940 | 440 |
| Lincoln, NE | $45,600 | $47,840 | $53,990 | $62,870 | $63,320 | $55,360 | 820 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $44,770 | $48,750 | $53,110 | $60,750 | $70,150 | $55,840 | 1,060 |
| Grand Island, NE | $43,010 | $48,360 | $48,940 | $57,440 | $60,860 | $52,630 | 170 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Nebraska
We matched 15 programs in Nebraska: 15 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Grand Island, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 45 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Grand Island, NE | Associate degree | 42 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Grand Island, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 126 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Welding Technology/Welder | Omaha, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 29 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Welding Technology/Welder | Omaha, NE | Associate degree | 36 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Welding Technology/Welder | Omaha, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 60 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Welding Technology/Welder | North Platte, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Welding Technology/Welder | North Platte, NE | Associate degree | 6 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Northeast Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Norfolk, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 29 | $3,930–$5,220 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Northeast Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Norfolk, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 31 | $3,930–$5,220 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
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, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, 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.