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Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Nebraska

In Nebraska, electrical and electronics drafters earn $60,990 at the median — $29.32 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $88K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nebraska. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$61K
Median annual
$29.32/hr
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$88K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $61K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,051/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.5% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$67,729/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,938/mo

About electrical and electronics drafters

U.S. employed: 200
Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $47,460, 25th percentile $48,640, median $60,990, 75th percentile $78,650, 90th percentile $88,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$49KMedian$61K75th$79K90th$88K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $47,460, 25th percentile $48,640, median $60,990, 75th percentile $78,650, 90th percentile $88,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics drafters (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $88K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.

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Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary by metro in Nebraska

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Lincoln$62K+2%30
Omaha$54K-11%130

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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in Nebraska?

The median is $60,990 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,460, and experienced electrical and electronics drafters can clear $88,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $61K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,051/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 27.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a electrical and electronics drafters salary go in Nebraska?

Nebraska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronics drafters salary is worth about $67,729 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do electrical and electronics drafters get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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