Childcare Workers pay in Omaha
$33,140avg. a year
$15.93 an hour · 4,940 employed
Childcare Workers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area earn an average of $33,140 a year. That is about the same as the Nebraska average of $32,670. The U.S. average is $35,030.
$31,330Median pay
$15.93Average hourly
+1%vs. Nebraska average
4,940Jobs in this metro
Other Nebraska metro areas
Average pay for childcare workers in other Nebraska metro areas. Swipe to see all 3.
11,920 jobs
Lincoln, NE
$32,570
$15.66 an hour
2320 jobs
Grand Island, NE
$31,750
$15.27 an hour
3280 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$29,700
$14.28 an hour
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How Omaha compares
Pay range: metro vs. state vs. U.S.
Annual wage percentiles, May 2025
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Related jobs in Omaha
| Job | Avg. pay in this metro |
|---|---|
| Recreation Workers | $37,540 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $39,320 |
| Residential Advisors | $44,600 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $35,340 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,390 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $46,900 |
Questions and answers
How much do childcare workers make in Omaha?
The average is $33,140 a year, and the median is $31,330. About 4,940 people work in this job in the metro area.
Is that more than the Nebraska average?
That is about the same as the Nebraska average of $32,670.
Is this job common in Omaha?
It makes up 9.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the metro area, 2.97 times the national share.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 39-9011. Metro area: Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area (BLS area code 36540). Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.