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Nebraska IBEW Pay Scale 2026
Journeyman wireman (JW) scale for all 2 IBEW Inside locals in Nebraska on file, with health and welfare, pension, total package, weekly gross at 40, 50, and 60 hours, the latest raise, and open calls at each hall.
Nebraska IBEW pay scales by local
Every Nebraska Inside local with a JW scale on file, highest first. Click a column to sort. The national median is $45.00 across 240 locals; see the full IBEW pay scale table to compare.
| Local | City | JW scale | Total package | H&W | Pension | Dues | 40 hr week | 50 hr week | 60 hr week | Yearly (40 hr) | Last raise | Open calls | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local 22 | Omaha | $48.25 | $68.27 | $8.08 | $10.49 | 3% | $1,930 | $2,654 | $3,378 | $100,360 | — | 38 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 265 | Lincoln | $35.00 | $57.91 | $8.77 | $13.09 | 4.5% | $1,400 | $1,925 | $2,450 | $72,800 | +$2.50 (7.7%) Jul 2026 | 31 | Jul 2026 |
Nebraska IBEW pay questions
What is the IBEW pay scale in Nebraska in 2026?
Across 2 IBEW Inside locals in Nebraska, the median journeyman wireman (JW) scale is $41.62 an hour. Scales run from $35.00 at Local 265 in Lincoln to $48.25 at Local 22 in Omaha.
Which IBEW local pays the most in Nebraska?
IBEW Local 22 in Omaha has the highest JW scale in Nebraska at $48.25 an hour, about $100,360 a year at 40 hours a week, with a total package of $68.27 an hour.
How much does an IBEW electrician make in Nebraska?
At Nebraska's median JW scale of $41.62, a 40-hour week is $1,664.80 and a full year is about $86,580 before benefits. A 50-hour week with time-and-a-half overtime is $2,289.10.
How does Nebraska IBEW pay compare to other states?
Nebraska's median JW scale is $3.38 below the national median of $45.00 across 240 Inside locals. It ranks #32 of 48 states by median scale.
Did IBEW wages go up in Nebraska this year?
1 of 2 Nebraska locals raised their JW scale in the last 12 months, with a median raise of $2.50 an hour (7.7%).
Where's the work in Nebraska?
69 calls are open at Nebraska locals right now. Open any local above for its calls, books, and work outlook, see every open call on the IBEW job call map, or find the busiest halls nationwide on Hot Spots.
