Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Nebraska

Other postsecondary teachers in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $92,730 a year) and the least in Omaha ($59,300), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other postsecondary teachers average at $66,800 and the median at $52,210 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,630.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$92,730
Omaha$59,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$92,730	$81,960	$71,190	$70,726	92
Omaha	$59,300	$52,210	$52,210	$48,009	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other states

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1199.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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