Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Nebraska
$35,030avg. a year
Annual salary · 11,190 employed
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Nebraska earn an average of $35,030 a year. That is $3,260 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $38,290. The best-paying metro area is Lincoln, NE at $36,670.
$35,160Median pay
$35,030Average yearly
+20%Avg. pay since 2020
#31Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Nebraska metro areas
Average pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
11,010 jobs
Lincoln, NE
$36,670
a year
25,210 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$36,090
a year
3990 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$31,450
a year
4440 jobs
Grand Island, NE
$30,400
a year
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Nebraska, charted
Pay over time
Nebraska, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Nebraska teaching assistants, except postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Related jobs in Nebraska
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,730
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,520
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,630
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$51,590
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,150
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,160
Average pay, Nebraska, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Nebraska?
The average is $35,030 a year, and the median is $35,160. That is $3,260 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $38,290.
Where in Nebraska do they earn the most?
Lincoln, NE ($36,670), followed by Omaha, NE-IA ($36,090). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Grand Island, NE ($30,400).
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 25-9045. 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 teaching assistants, except postsecondary 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.