Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Nebraska compares
Nebraska's median is $45,400, $12,150 (21.1%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 43rd, one of the ten lowest-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $65,890 or more and the bottom 10% under $31,210. That range is about as wide as the national one.
The average ($47,950) is 5.6% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 80 marine mechanics work in Nebraska, 0.3% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Nebraska has fewer marine mechanics than the U.S. average (0.50×).
Pay distribution: Nebraska vs. United States
Nebraska median $45,400
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Nebraska annual | Nebraska hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,210 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $32,790 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $45,400 | $21.83 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $58,100 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $65,890 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $47,950 | $23.05 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Nebraska
How much does a marine mechanic make in Nebraska?
The median is $45,400 a year, or $21.83 an hour (May 2025). The average is $47,950.
Is Nebraska a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 43rd of 50, 21.1% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Nebraska?
About 80.