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Helpers--Production Workers pay in Nebraska

In Nebraska, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $21.65 an hour ($45,020 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.

$21.65Median hourly pay
$30,440–$49,730Middle half of workers, yearly
700People in this job in Nebraska

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). Nebraska ranks 9th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Nebraska

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.50$28,080
25% of workers$14.64$30,440
Half of workers (median)$21.65$45,020
75% of workers$23.91$49,730
90% of workers$26.19$54,470

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lincoln$46,430140
Omaha$34,620350

Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--production workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -8.2% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Nebraska

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,910
Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,880
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61,190
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,220
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,270
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,080
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59,750
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,050

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.