How much does a special education teacher make in Omaha?
$62,760a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $30.17 an hour or $5,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.17
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $62,760Highest 10%: $77,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $37,660 | $18.11 | |
| Median | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 75th | $70,270 | $33.78 | |
| 90th | $77,730 | $37.37 |
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 $30.17 ($62,760 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $62,760 against $64,830 nationally, 3% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $62,760, so Omaha pays 0% more.
Where does Omaha rank for special education teacher pay?
53 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,730 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.