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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Nebraska earned a median of $58,360 a year ($28.06 an hour) in May 2025, 2% below the national median of $59,850; 3,180 were employed there, ranking #33 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $58,360 | $59,850 |
| Mean annual wage | $58,240 | $66,290 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.06 | $28.78 |
| 10th percentile | $44,620 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $47,940 | $48,680 |
| 75th percentile | $63,480 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $75,700 | $101,090 |
| Employment | 3,180 | 478,090 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.107 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.01 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.