SOC 25-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Nebraska
Nebraska · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Nebraska is $79,310 per year, close to the national median of $79,940 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Nebraska is $79,310 per year, close to the national median of $79,940 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $62,020 and $102,150. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $54,740 and the ninetieth at $133,390.
Employment stands at 270, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Nebraska ranks number 26th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $79,500. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 151st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,740 | −31.5% |
| 25th | $62,020 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $79,310 | −0.8% |
| 75th | $102,150 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $133,390 | +66.9% |
| Mean | $88,600 | +10.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $79,310 goes as far as $88,024 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
$79,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,024US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,310 a year, 0.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,740 to $133,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $79,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $79,310, 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 $79,940, 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 $133,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,740 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 Omaha, at $79,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 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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