Machinists Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $52,120 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $40,430
90th percentile $79,230
Employed locally 290
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,430
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $52,120
    75th
    $64,740
    90th
    $79,230

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 63% Median Machinists salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520
    Grand Island, NE $65,250
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,080
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,000

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,070
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,220
    Printing Press Operators $41,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,360
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $49,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Omaha, NE-IA is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.04 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 7.2% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Omaha?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,430 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.