Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $62,200 | $66,997 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.90 | $32.21 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $69,034.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in Nebraska is $62,200, or about $29.90 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Kindergarten Teachers is $66,997. Nebraska is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level kindergarten teachers in Nebraska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,120 kindergarten teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $62,200, Nebraska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.