How much does a teaching assistant make in Nebraska?
$35,160a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Nebraska. That is $16.90 an hour or $2,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.90
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $35,160Highest 10%: $45,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $35,160 | $16.90 | |
| 75th | $37,850 | $18.20 | |
| 90th | $45,110 | $21.69 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $37,690 |
| Omaha, NE | $35,910 |
| Sioux City, IA | $30,880 |
| Grand Island, NE | $28,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 27. New Mexico | $35,900 |
| 28. Colorado | $35,760 |
| 29. Idaho | $35,560 |
| 30. Nebraska | $35,160 |
| 31. Michigan | $35,110 |
| 32. Montana | $34,750 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $34,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $16.90 ($35,160 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $35,160 against $36,780 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for teaching assistant pay?
Nebraska ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays teaching assistants the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $37,690 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.