Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Nebraska

Preschool teachers (except special education) in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $47,500 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($44,760), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the preschool teachers (except special education) average at $50,150 and the median at $47,040 for 1,630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,030.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$47,500
Lincoln$44,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$47,500	$44,440	$38,320	$39,065	92
Lincoln	$44,760	$37,800	$30,750	$36,988	92

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

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other states

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 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 25-2011.
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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