How much does a special education teacher make in Omaha?
$64,790a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $31.15 an hour or $5,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.15
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,570Median: $64,790Highest 10%: $93,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 25th | $58,500 | $28.13 | |
| Median | $64,790 | $31.15 | |
| 75th | $79,490 | $38.22 | |
| 90th | $93,200 | $44.81 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 special education teacher make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $31.15 ($64,790 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $64,790 against $76,580 nationally, 15% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $59,760, so Omaha pays 8% more.
Where does Omaha rank for special education teacher pay?
71 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,200 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.