How much does a special education teacher make in Nebraska?
$63,460a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Nebraska. That is $30.51 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.51
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,640Median: $63,460Highest 10%: $78,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,640 | $22.42 | |
| 25th | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| 75th | $76,300 | $36.68 | |
| 90th | $78,990 | $37.98 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $73,870 |
| Sioux City, IA | $73,110 |
| Lincoln, NE | $62,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 25. Virginia | $63,820 |
| 26. Minnesota | $63,630 |
| 27. Iowa | $63,590 |
| 28. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 29. Maine | $63,440 |
| 30. Texas | $63,360 |
| 31. Nevada | $63,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $30.51 ($63,460 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $63,460 against $66,810 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for special education teacher pay?
Nebraska ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays special education teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $73,870 a year.
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.