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

Preschool Teacher Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$47,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.62/hr
▲ 23% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
1,630
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,207 #3 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Nebraska, explained

Preschool teachers in Nebraska earn a median of $47,040 per year ($22.62 per hour), which is 23% above the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $31,620, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $73,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $47,040 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $47,040 is worth about $52,207 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #3 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,620
$15.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,040
$22.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$73,620
$35.39/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $47,040 $52,207
Kansas $47,750 $53,015 −$710
Colorado $45,500 $44,152 +$1,540
South Dakota $44,500 $50,234 +$2,540
Missouri $36,090 $39,739 +$10,950
Iowa $33,830 $38,547 +$13,210
Wyoming $29,930 $32,290 +$17,110

Preschool Teacher in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Nebraska?

Preschool teachers in Nebraska earn a median of $47,040 per year ($22.62 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay preschool teachers well?

At $47,040, Nebraska pays 23% above the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 1,630 work in the state.

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