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Teacher Jobs in Nebraska
New teachers in Nebraska can expect to make $30,844, while experienced teachers make approximately $20,000 more annually due to tenure and additional certifications. Nebraska has launched an intensive recruitment campaign, hoping to encourage teachers for subject area shortages like arts, languages, science and technology, math, and special education. Roles are available at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels. Teachers may have better opportunities if they apply to larger districts in the state such as Omaha, Lincoln, and Millard.
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Nebraska Teacher Salary & Employment

Total Employed
9,930Salary Range
$45,080 - $74,320Elementary school teachers have a salary range between $45,080 to $74,320 a year in Nebraska. There are around nine thousand employed elementary school teachers. Read about what it takes to become an elementary school teacher.
Elementary School Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Grand Island | 380 | $54,330 |
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 4 | $56,040 |
Lincoln | 1 | $53,050 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Elementary School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2021)

Total Employed
320Salary Range
$51,310 - $93,840English teachers have a salary range between $51,310 to $93,840 a year in Nebraska, with over 320 employed in the state. See details on how to become an english teacher.
English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Lincoln | 110 | $74,780 |
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 110 | $62,300 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1123)

Total Employed
7,440Salary Range
$44,820 - $74,630As a high school teacher in Nebraska you can expect to make between $44,820 - $74,630. There are around seven thousand employed high school teachers. Take the next step and learn to how to become a high school teacher.
High School Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Grand Island | 300 | $56,000 |
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 3 | $55,780 |
Lincoln | 1 | $53,540 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for High School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2031)

Total Employed
110Salary Range
$55,040 - $102,930In Nebraska, a history teacher's salary may range from $55,040 to $102,930. There are around 110 employed history teachers. Get more information about becoming a history teacher.
History Teachers (College Professor)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Lincoln | 40 | - |
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 30 | $66,040 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for History Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1125)

Total Employed
1,030Salary Range
$44,590 - $75,600Kindergarten teachers in Nebraska, can earn between $44,590 to $75,600 a year. There are around a thousand employed kindergarten teachers. Read about what it takes to become a kindergarten teacher.
Kindergarten Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 440 | $58,370 |
Lincoln | 180 | $52,550 |
Grand Island | 80 | $57,090 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Kindergarten Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2012)

Total Employed
22,360Salary Range
$44,590 - $108,510As a math teacher in Nebraska you can expect to make between $44,590 - $108,510. Nebraska is home to about twenty two thousand math teachers. See our guide on how to become a math teacher.
Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 110 | $70,680 |
Lincoln | 60 | $85,780 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1022)

Total Employed
1,300Salary Range
$19,460 - $57,830P.e. teachers have a salary range between $19,460 to $57,830 a year in Nebraska. Nebraska is home to about a thousand p.e. teachers. See our guide on how to become a p.e. teacher.
Coaches and Scouts
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 740 | $31,340 |
Lincoln | 270 | $49,790 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Coaches and Scouts (SOC Code: 27-2022)

Total Employed
810Salary Range
$30,900 - $63,490In Nebraska, a preschool teacher's salary may range from $30,900 to $63,490, with over 810 employed in the state. See details on how to become a preschool teacher.
Preschool Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 420 | $40,550 |
Lincoln | 140 | $38,790 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Preschool Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2011)

Total Employed
1,690Salary Range
$42,930 - $124,550As a school administrator in Nebraska you can expect to make between $42,930 - $124,550. Nebraska is home to about a thousand school administrators. Take the next step and learn to how to become a school administrator.
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 70 | $51,440 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (SOC Code: 11-9031)
Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 840 | $96,440 |
Lincoln | 120 | $94,500 |
Grand Island | 80 | $96,950 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School (SOC Code: 11-9032)

Total Employed
1,640Salary Range
$43,920 - $80,420School counselors in Nebraska, can earn between $43,920 to $80,420 a year, with over 1,640 employed in the state. See our guide on how to become a school counselor.
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 820 | $54,930 |
Lincoln | 300 | $55,460 |
Grand Island | 50 | $58,040 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (SOC Code: 21-1012)

Total Employed
1,040Salary Range
$33,250 - $75,840School librarians have a salary range between $33,250 to $75,840 a year in Nebraska. Nebraska is home to about a thousand school librarians. Read about what it takes to become a school librarian.
Librarians
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 400 | $59,020 |
Lincoln | 150 | $53,400 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Librarians (SOC Code: 25-4021)

Total Employed
2,810Salary Range
$44,120 - $75,890In Nebraska, a special education teacher's salary may range from $44,120 to $75,890. Nebraska is home to about two thousand special education teachers. Interested in becoming a special education teacher?
Special Education Teachers (Preschool)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 60 | $55,150 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Preschool) (SOC Code: 25-2051)
Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 480 | $58,160 |
Lincoln | 190 | $49,670 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School) (SOC Code: 25-2052)
Special Education Teachers (Middle School)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 250 | $59,440 |
Lincoln | 120 | $50,310 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Middle School) (SOC Code: 25-2053)
Special Education Teachers (High School)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 380 | $59,850 |
Lincoln | 150 | $52,770 |
Grand Island | 40 | $48,830 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (High School) (SOC Code: 25-2054)

Total Employed
3,620Salary Range
$28,440 - $46,030In Nebraska, a substitute teacher's salary may range from $28,440 to $46,030. Nebraska is home to about three thousand substitute teachers. Read about what it takes to become a substitute teacher.
Substitute Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Grand Island | 130 | $39,960 |
Lincoln | 90 | $35,410 |
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 2 | $36,740 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Substitute Teachers (SOC Code: 25-3098)

Total Employed
10,900Salary Range
$21,620 - $30,450In Nebraska, a teaching assistant's salary may range from $21,620 to $30,450. There are around ten thousand employed teaching assistants. Interested in becoming a teaching assistant?
Teacher Assistants
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Grand Island | 390 | $26,110 |
Omaha, Council Bluffs | 5 | $25,370 |
Lincoln | 1 | $25,810 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Teacher Assistants (SOC Code: 25-9041)
Largest School Districts in Nebraska
Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014