Construction Laborers pay in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the median pay for construction laborers is $22.72 an hour ($47,260 a year). About 8,530 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,120). Nebraska ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Nebraska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.50 | $36,400 |
| 25% of workers | $19.38 | $40,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.72 | $47,260 |
| 75% of workers | $26.71 | $55,550 |
| 90% of workers | $29.70 | $61,780 |
Construction Laborers pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $48,300 | 3,990 |
| Lincoln | $46,700 | 1,250 |
| Grand Island | $45,370 | 410 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nebraska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $50,320 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $49,510 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $58,360 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $61,190 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $65,470 |
| Pipelayers | $44,470 |
| Electricians | $60,820 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $60,970 |
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