How much does a preschool teacher make in Omaha?
$44,440a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.37
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,620Median: $44,440Highest 10%: $63,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,620 | $15.20 | |
| 25th | $38,320 | $18.42 | |
| Median | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 75th | $56,290 | $27.06 | |
| 90th | $63,330 | $30.45 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Sioux City, IA | $37,840 |
| Lincoln, NE | $37,800 |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $97,390 |
| Engineering Teacher | $95,860 |
| Business Teacher | $92,660 |
| Psychology Teacher | $80,040 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $79,500 |
| Communications Teacher | $79,180 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $79,150 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $78,450 |
| Sociology Teacher | $77,140 |
| Education Teacher | $75,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $21.37 ($44,440 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $44,440 against $38,140 nationally, 17% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $47,040, so Omaha pays 6% less.
Where does Omaha rank for preschool teacher pay?
70 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,330 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.