Machine Operator salary in Lincoln, NE

How much does a Machine Operator make in Lincoln, NE?

Median base salary

Government data

$61,820

Median $61,820

Low $40,340High $64,800

Based on 170 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Lincoln, NE (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $40,340
25th percentile: $46,750
75th percentile: $64,800
90th percentile: $64,800

Highest paying cities for Machine Operator

Lincoln, NE$61,820a year
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$51,670a year
Omaha, NE-IA$45,840a year

Machine Operator job openings in Lincoln, NE

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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