Salary guide, May 2025
Maintenance Technician C pay in Nebraska
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Nebraska was $64,110 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $57,550 and $75,670.
The Nebraska median is $410 below the national median of $64,520, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Maintenance Technician C is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about nebraska?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49,130 | $57,550 | $64,110 | $75,670 | $83,320 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.62 | $27.67 | $30.82 | $36.38 | $40.06 |
BLS estimated 2,880 workers employed in this occupation in Nebraska. Location quotient: 1.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,120 | $55,010 | $64,520 | $78,780 | $95,170 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.17 | $26.45 | $31.02 | $37.88 | $45.76 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $55,520 | $63,130 | $74,490 |
| May 2025 | $57,550 | $64,110 | $75,670 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Nebraska. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | $62,350 | $59,990 to $72,580 |
| Lincoln, NE | $67,720 | $61,660 to $77,760 |
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