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Nebraska appliance repair market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the appliance repair market in Nebraska: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros
80
BLS OES May 2023 - 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers)
Households
767k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Cold
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical washing machine repair
$270
National avg adjusted for Nebraska cost-of-living

State overview

Nebraska has approximately 767k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 80 home appliance repairers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 49-9031, or about 0.1 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Appliance Repair pros in Nebraska are typically regulated by the Nebraska State Plumbers Examining Board. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Nebraska. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. Omaha — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Late spring and August peaks (hot months stress refrigerators, washers, dryers).

Typical cost range in Nebraska

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Nebraska cost-of-living, a typical washing machine repair in Nebraska runs around $270. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Nebraska

Browse our Nebraska state hub or jump to a city: Omaha.

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Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Nebraska State Plumbers Examining Board. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.