SOC 25-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — Omaha
Omaha, NE-IA · 2 metro areas compared
At $63,530, median pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Omaha, NE tracks the national median of $66,270 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $63,530, median pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Omaha, NE tracks the national median of $66,270 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,800 to $77,370.
Employment stands at 460, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Grand Island records the highest median at $66,050. Of the 565 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 233rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,230 | −27.2% |
| 25th | $58,800 | −11.3% |
| Median (50th) | $63,530 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $77,370 | +16.7% |
| 90th | $79,320 | +19.7% |
| Mean | $66,130 | −0.2% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Island | $66,050 | 70 | |
| 2 | Lincoln | $62,040 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Omaha run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $63,530 goes as far as $70,511 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,511US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,530 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,230 to $79,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Island, at $66,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Omaha, NE?
The median annual wage is $63,530, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,270, so pay in Omaha, NE is 4.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Omaha, NE earns more than $79,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Grand Island, at $66,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 460 jobs in this occupation in Omaha, NE. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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