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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$62,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
8,710
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,232 #21 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Nebraska, explained

Elementary school teachers in Nebraska earn a median of $62,380 per year (— per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $46,700, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $78,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $62,380 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $62,380 is worth about $69,232 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #21 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,700
$22.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,380
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,130
$37.56/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $62,380 $69,232 —
Colorado $63,410 $61,532 −$1,030
Wyoming $61,150 $65,972 +$1,230
Iowa $60,580 $69,028 +$1,800
Kansas $56,450 $62,675 +$5,930
Missouri $50,910 $56,058 +$11,470
South Dakota $50,130 $56,589 +$12,250

Elementary School Teacher in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Nebraska?

Elementary school teachers in Nebraska earn a median of $62,380 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay elementary school teachers well?

At $62,380, Nebraska pays 2% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 8,710 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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