Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Nebraska
$63,730avg. a year
Annual salary · 8,710 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Nebraska earn an average of $63,730 a year. That is $8,920 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Lincoln, NE at $67,440.
$62,380Median pay
$63,730Average yearly
+3%Avg. pay since 2020
#29Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Nebraska metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
11,240 jobs
Lincoln, NE
$67,440
a year
24,030 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$63,870
a year
3360 jobs
Grand Island, NE
$62,890
a year
4890 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$62,500
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Nebraska, charted
Pay over time
Nebraska, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Nebraska elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Related jobs in Nebraska
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,520
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,630
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,160
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,030
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50,150
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$66,090
Average pay, Nebraska, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Nebraska?
The average is $63,730 a year, and the median is $62,380. That is $8,920 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Nebraska do they earn the most?
Lincoln, NE ($67,440), followed by Omaha, NE-IA ($63,870). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($62,500).
How does Nebraska rank?
Nebraska ranks #29 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.