verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$63,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
7,170
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,419 #24 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Nebraska, explained

High school teachers in Nebraska earn a median of $63,450 per year (— per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $46,870, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $78,510. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $63,450 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $63,450 is worth about $70,419 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #24 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,870
$22.53/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,450
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,510
$37.75/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $63,450 $70,419
Colorado $72,900 $70,741 −$9,450
Wyoming $62,690 $67,633 +$760
Iowa $61,200 $69,734 +$2,250
Kansas $59,920 $66,528 +$3,530
Missouri $59,240 $65,230 +$4,210
South Dakota $51,050 $57,628 +$12,400

High School Teacher in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Nebraska?

High school teachers in Nebraska earn a median of $63,450 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay high school teachers well?

At $63,450, Nebraska pays 12% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 7,170 work in the state.

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