How much does a childcare worker make in Lincoln?
$29,860a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $14.36 an hour or $2,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.36
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 224 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $29,860Highest 10%: $37,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,960 | $13.92 | |
| Median | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| 75th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 90th | $37,220 | $17.89 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Omaha, NE | $31,330 |
| Grand Island, NE | $30,000 |
| Sioux City, IA | $29,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $14.36 ($29,860 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Lincoln than the national average?
No: $29,860 against $34,980 nationally, 15% less.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $30,740, so Lincoln pays 3% less.
Where does Lincoln rank for childcare worker pay?
224 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,220 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.