SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Nebraska
Nebraska · 3 metro areas compared
At $62,200, median pay for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Nebraska tracks the national median of $62,680 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,200, median pay for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Nebraska tracks the national median of $62,680 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,400 to $75,720.
The area has 1,120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.57 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Nebraska ranks number 26th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Grand Island records the highest median at $64,940. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 276th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,260 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $51,400 | −18.0% |
| Median (50th) | $62,200 | −0.8% |
| 75th | $75,720 | +20.8% |
| 90th | $78,160 | +24.7% |
| Mean | $63,530 | +1.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Island | $64,940 | 70 | |
| 2 | Lincoln | $62,200 | 160 | |
| 3 | Omaha | $61,870 | 510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,200 goes as far as $69,034 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,034US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,200 a year, 0.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,260 to $78,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Island, at $64,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $62,200, 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 $62,680, so pay in Nebraska is 0.8% 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 Nebraska earns more than $78,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,260 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 $64,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,120 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. 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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