Construction jobs in Nebraska

Construction laborers in Nebraska earned a median of $47,260 a year in , about the same as the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Construction pay in Nebraska at a glance

Median annual pay
$47,260
· Construction laborers
About the same as the U.S. median (U.S. $47,120, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$36,400–$61,780
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
8,530
· Wage and salary jobs, construction laborers
Rank among states
26th of 50
· By median pay, construction laborers

  4. Construction Laborer at Sampson Construction, view job on Careerjet

    Sampson Construction Papillion, NE

    Sampson Construction has built its reputation for integrity by serving as a trusted partner in commercial construction ... for over 70 years. Every client’s needs, goals and budget become Sampson…

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  5. Construction Project Manager at Bryan Health, view job on Careerjet

    Bryan Health Lincoln, NE

    GENERAL SUMMARY: Leads complex healthcare capital construction and renovation projects throughout the project... lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction , occupancy, and…

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  8. Construction Technician at Waltham Services, view job on Careerjet

    Waltham Services Lincoln, NE

    Pay: $21–$23 an hour

    -on career, not just a job? Do you have experience in construction , roofing, or home improvement, and want to use your skills... What We’re Looking For: Candidates with construction , roofing, HVAC…

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  9. Construction Technician at Clark Pest Control, view job on Careerjet

    Clark Pest Control Lincoln, NE

    Pay: $21–$23 an hour

    -on career, not just a job? Do you have experience in construction , roofing, or home improvement, and want to use your skills... What We’re Looking For: Candidates with construction , roofing, HVAC…

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  10. Construction Technician at Orkin, view job on Careerjet

    Orkin Lincoln, NE

    Pay: $21–$23 an hour

    -on career, not just a job? Do you have experience in construction , roofing, or home improvement, and want to use your skills... What We’re Looking For: Candidates with construction , roofing, HVAC…

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Construction pay and employment in Nebraska

Median annual pay
$47,260
· Construction laborers
About the same as the U.S. median (U.S. $47,120, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$36,400–$61,780
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
8,530
· Wage and salary jobs, construction laborers
Rank among states
26th of 50
· By median pay, construction laborers

Pay by construction occupation in Nebraska

Median annual pay, typical range and total employment in Nebraska,
Occupation Median pay, Nebraska U.S. median Typical range Jobs
Construction laborers $47,260About the same as the U.S. median $47,120 $36,400–$61,780 8,530
Carpenters $50,32017% below the U.S. median $60,580 $38,920–$72,800 5,710
Electricians $60,8204% below the U.S. median $63,190 $40,400–$94,040 6,440
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters $60,9704% below the U.S. median $63,800 $42,830–$98,030 4,110
First-Line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers $75,5705% below the U.S. median $79,920 $50,440–$105,210 6,020
Construction managers $100,82012% below the U.S. median $114,990 $63,840–$158,140 3,430

Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.

Construction jobs in neighboring states

Median annual pay for construction laborers, May 2025

  • Colorado $47,900
  • Iowa $48,490
  • Kansas $44,840
  • Missouri $56,730
  • South Dakota $45,710
  • Wyoming $46,030

About construction jobs

Construction jobs involve building, repairing and renovating homes, commercial buildings, roads and other structures. The field includes laborers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, supervisors and construction managers. Skilled trades often train through apprenticeships, and some require a state or local license.

Questions about construction jobs in Nebraska

How much do construction laborers make in Nebraska?

The median annual wage for construction laborers in Nebraska was $47,260 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is about the same as the U.S. median of $47,120 (May 2025).

How does Nebraska rank for construction laborers pay?

Nebraska ranks 26th of 50 states with published figures for median annual pay of construction laborers (May 2025).

What do most construction laborers in Nebraska earn?

Most earn between $36,400 and $61,780 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).

Sources

  • Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, estimates. Median pay is the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less.
  • Jobs In Each State is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are updated when the bureau publishes new data.
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