SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Northeast Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Northeast Nebraska, NE the median wage is $87,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northeast Nebraska, NE the median wage is $87,130. That is 10.2% lower than the national median of $96,980. Pay ranges from under $58,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $289,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $68,530 to $289,310.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.83 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Lincoln records the highest median at $131,180. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 44th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,070 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $68,530 | −29.3% |
| Median (50th) | $87,130 | −10.2% |
| 75th | $289,310 | +198.3% |
| 90th | $289,310 | +198.3% |
| Mean | $152,260 | +57.0% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $131,180 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $87,130 goes as far as $96,704 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$87,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,704US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,130 a year, 10.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,070 to $289,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $131,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Northeast Nebraska, NE?
The median annual wage is $87,130, 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 $96,980, so pay in Northeast Nebraska, NE is 10.2% 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 Northeast Nebraska, NE earns more than $289,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,070 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 Lincoln, at $131,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Nebraska, 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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