Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Nebraska
$63,630avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,150 employed
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Nebraska earn an average of $63,630 a year. That is $8,400 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $72,030. The best-paying metro area is Omaha, NE-IA at $66,610.
$62,510Median pay
$63,630Average yearly
+1%Avg. pay since 2020
#31Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Nebraska metro areas
Average pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
11,930 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$66,610
a year
2180 jobs
Grand Island, NE
$65,970
a year
3290 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$59,210
a year
41,010 jobs
Lincoln, NE
$56,770
a year
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Nebraska, charted
Pay over time
Nebraska, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Nebraska middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Nebraska vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,030 | – |
| Nebraska | $63,630 | – |
| Colorado | $70,440 | – |
| Wyoming | $65,560 | – |
| Missouri | $61,510 | – |
| Iowa | $60,080 | – |
| Kansas | $59,840 | – |
Related jobs in Nebraska
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,730
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,520
- 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 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in Nebraska?
The average is $63,630 a year, and the median is $62,510. That is $8,400 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $72,030.
Where in Nebraska do they earn the most?
Omaha, NE-IA ($66,610), followed by Grand Island, NE ($65,970). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Lincoln, NE ($56,770).
How does Nebraska rank?
Nebraska ranks #31 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 25-2022. 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 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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.