SOC 25-1072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary — Northeast Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Northeast Nebraska, NE is $98,470 per year, 22.7% above the national median of $80,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Northeast Nebraska, NE is $98,470 per year, 22.7% above the national median of $80,250. Half of workers earn between $66,370 and $134,970. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,280 and the ninetieth at $227,250.
Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $97,390. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 30th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,280 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $66,370 | −17.3% |
| Median (50th) | $98,470 | +22.7% |
| 75th | $134,970 | +68.2% |
| 90th | $227,250 | +183.2% |
| Mean | $110,050 | +37.1% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $98,470 goes as far as $109,290 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,290US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,470 a year, 22.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,280 to $227,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $97,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Northeast Nebraska, NE?
The median annual wage is $98,470, 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 $80,250, so pay in Northeast Nebraska, NE is 22.7% higher. 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 $227,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,280 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 $97,390 per year.
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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