What home projects cost in Nebraska
Construction workers in Nebraska earn $1,352 a week on average, -13.3% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about -6.0% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $10,800 less here than the national figure.
Idaho, lowest Alaska, highest
Nebraska pays more than 8 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Nebraska | $61,700 – $92,500 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Nebraska | $12,900 – $20,100 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Nebraska | $27,000 – $40,600 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Nebraska | $4,100 – $6,100 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Nebraska | $24,300 – $39,700 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Nebraska | $4,850 – $7,850 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Nebraska | $5,250 – $8,250 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Nebraska | $125,200 – $213,200 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Nebraska | $4,950 – $7,750 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Nebraska | $30,000 – $49,000 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Nebraska | $2,650 – $4,150 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Nebraska | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Nebraska | $5,350 – $8,750 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Nebraska | $5,950 – $9,750 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Nebraska | $4,700 – $7,700 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Nebraska | $4,100 – $6,700 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Nebraska | $3,750 – $6,450 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Nebraska | $31,400 – $53,400 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Nebraska | $4,200 – $6,600 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Nebraska | $6,850 – $10,700 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Nebraska | $3,350 – $5,650 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Nebraska | $2,650 – $4,450 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Nebraska | $1,450 – $2,400 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Nebraska | $1,900 – $3,200 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Nebraska | $1,800 – $3,000 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Nebraska | $5,000 – $8,200 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Nebraska | $8,800 – $13,800 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Nebraska | $4,300 – $7,000 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Nebraska | $5,000 – $8,900 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Nebraska | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Nebraska | $1,600 – $2,950 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Nebraska | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Nebraska | $3,700 – $6,600 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Nebraska | $1,750 – $3,150 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Nebraska | $5,300 – $9,900 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Nebraska | $3,450 – $6,450 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Nebraska figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in Nebraska.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Nebraska averages $1,352 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.867. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.940.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Nebraska is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about Nebraska costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Nebraska?
- Construction wages in Nebraska run -13.3% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly -6.0% on the price of a job. Nebraska pays more than 8 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Nebraska adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -6.0%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $10,800 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Nebraska, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Nebraska?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $600 to $1,000 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $125,200 to $213,200. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Nebraska?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.