Preschool Teacher Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Nebraska
$47,040
$22.62 an hour
10th percentile
$31,620
90th percentile
$73,620
Jobs (wage & salary)
1,630
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Nebraska was $47,040 in May 2025, $8,900 (23%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $38,080 (25th percentile) and $59,990 (75th percentile).
Nebraska ranks 7 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 | $31,620 | $15.20 |
| 25th | $38,080 | $18.31 |
| 50th (median) | $47,040 | $22.62 |
| 75th | $59,990 | $28.84 |
| 90th | $73,620 | $35.39 |
| Mean (average) | $50,150 | $24.11 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Nebraska, BLS OEWS May 2025.