Childcare Worker Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Nebraska
$30,740
$14.78 an hour
10th percentile
$28,130
90th percentile
$36,660
Jobs (wage & salary)
9,390
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Nebraska was $30,740 in May 2025, $4,240 (12%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $29,150 (25th percentile) and $35,290 (75th percentile).
Nebraska ranks 29 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,130 | $13.52 |
| 25th | $29,150 | $14.01 |
| 50th (median) | $30,740 | $14.78 |
| 75th | $35,290 | $16.97 |
| 90th | $36,660 | $17.62 |
| Mean (average) | $32,670 | $15.71 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Nebraska, BLS OEWS May 2025.