HVAC technician salary in Nebraska
Median $28.77 an hour for 3,020 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in Nebraska: the full range
Nebraska ranks 32nd of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 18th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.93). 3,020 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $20.93 – $22.96 | $43,540 – $47,760 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.96 – $35.66 | $47,760 – $74,160 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $35.66 – $39.00 | $74,160 – $81,110 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Nebraska
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $21.93 | $30.08 | $40.21 | 1,600 | 5% above |
| Sioux City | $18.91 | $28.77 | $39.37 | 200 | about the same as |
| Lincoln | $20.07 | $28.53 | $38.88 | 490 | 1% below |
| Grand Island | $18.61 | $27.92 | $36.54 | 80 | 3% below |
HVAC technician wages in Nebraska over time
Table
| Year | Nebraska $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.46 | $27.94 | $14.50 | 1,470 |
| 2000 | $16.16 | $30.21 | $15.76 | 1,320 |
| 2001 | $15.97 | $29.03 | $16.35 | 1,240 |
| 2002 | $15.34 | $27.45 | $16.78 | 1,300 |
| 2003 | $14.57 | $25.49 | $16.90 | 1,090 |
| 2004 | $14.16 | $24.13 | $17.43 | 1,210 |
| 2005 | $14.66 | $24.17 | $17.81 | 1,880 |
| 2006 | $16.21 | $25.89 | $18.11 | 1,860 |
| 2007 | $17.90 | $27.79 | $18.44 | 2,270 |
| 2008 | $19.04 | $28.47 | $19.08 | 1,930 |
| 2009 | $19.56 | $29.35 | $19.76 | 1,900 |
| 2010 | $19.32 | $28.52 | $20.45 | 1,460 |
| 2011 | $20.39 | $29.18 | $20.86 | 1,620 |
| 2012 | $20.97 | $29.40 | $20.98 | 1,550 |
| 2013 | $21.93 | $30.31 | $21.10 | 1,840 |
| 2014 | $21.61 | $29.39 | $21.46 | 1,780 |
| 2015 | $21.18 | $28.77 | $21.69 | 2,120 |
| 2016 | $21.16 | $28.38 | $22.07 | 1,990 |
| 2017 | $21.02 | $27.61 | $22.64 | 2,420 |
| 2018 | $22.11 | $28.35 | $22.89 | 2,590 |
| 2019 | $23.92 | $30.12 | $23.43 | 2,920 |
| 2020 | $24.99 | $31.09 | $24.32 | 3,350 |
| 2021 | $23.11 | $27.46 | $23.38 | 3,040 |
| 2022 | $23.80 | $26.18 | $24.71 | 3,330 |
| 2023 | $26.57 | $28.07 | $27.55 | 3,440 |
| 2024 | $28.70 | $29.46 | $28.75 | 3,080 |
| 2025 | $28.77 | $28.77 | $29.33 | 3,020 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in Nebraska changed by 0.0% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Nebraska?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just hvac technicians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 3,857 | $81,935 | $1,576 |
| Sarpy County | 2,548 | $81,435 | $1,566 |
| Hall County | 313 | $73,187 | $1,407 |
| Washington County | 41 | $70,753 | $1,361 |
| Lancaster County | 1,580 | $66,194 | $1,273 |
| Dodge County | 231 | $65,485 | $1,259 |
| Buffalo County | 296 | $63,508 | $1,221 |
| Cedar County | 39 | $62,668 | $1,205 |
| Pierce County | 22 | $62,147 | $1,195 |
| Madison County | 149 | $61,808 | $1,189 |
| Adams County | 224 | $60,890 | $1,171 |
| Lincoln County | 268 | $60,014 | $1,154 |
| York County | 76 | $59,720 | $1,148 |
| Platte County | 119 | $54,556 | $1,049 |
| Seward County | 58 | $53,366 | $1,026 |
| Cuming County | 31 | $52,606 | $1,012 |
| Cherry County | 22 | $51,480 | $990 |
| Saline County | 64 | $50,949 | $980 |
| Gage County | 73 | $50,152 | $964 |
| Colfax County | 27 | $49,237 | $947 |
| Butler County | 12 | $48,525 | $933 |
| Keith County | 15 | $48,524 | $933 |
| Burt County | 21 | $47,122 | $906 |
| Dawes County | 32 | $45,332 | $872 |
| Custer County | 17 | $44,070 | $847 |
| Thayer County | 14 | $43,551 | $838 |
| Nuckolls County | 12 | $42,827 | $824 |
| Richardson County | 14 | $27,772 | $534 |
| Knox County | 7 | $26,382 | $507 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in Nebraska?
The median hvac technician in Nebraska earned $28.77 an hour ($59,850 a year) in May 2025, 2% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $22.96–$35.66; the top 10% earn more than $39.00.
Where does Nebraska rank for hvac technician pay?
Nebraska ranks 32nd of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $28.77 an hour, and 18th after adjusting for Nebraska's cost of living (BEA price parity 90.1, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in Nebraska?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most Nebraska counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in Nebraska?
BLS counted 3,020 hvac and refrigeration technicians in Nebraska in May 2025, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.12; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nebraska and metro areas, SOC 49-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.