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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Nebraska

In Nebraska, kindergarten teachers, except special educations earn $60,310 at the median. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nebraska. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$60K
Median annual
Not published
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $60K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,009/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$66,974/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,896/mo

About kindergarten teachers, except special educations

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 114,410
Nebraska employed: 1,190
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $44,650, 25th percentile $49,580, median $60,310, 75th percentile $65,580, 90th percentile $75,980. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$50KMedian$60K75th$66K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $44,650, 25th percentile $49,580, median $60,310, 75th percentile $65,580, 90th percentile $75,980. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level kindergarten teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.

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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary by metro in Nebraska

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Omaha$63K+4%490
Grand Island$63K+4%70
Lincoln$53K-12%250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do kindergarten teachers, except special educations make in Nebraska?

The median is $60,310 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,650, and experienced kindergarten teachers, except special educations can clear $75,980. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $60K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,009/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 27.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a kindergarten teachers, except special education salary go in Nebraska?

Nebraska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median kindergarten teachers, except special education salary is worth about $66,974 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do kindergarten teachers, except special educations get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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