Childcare Workers Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #29 of 51 · NE
6.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,670 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,740
Employment 9,390
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,130P25 $29,150 Median $30,740P75 $35,290P90 $36,660
About 80% of childcare workerss in Nebraska earn between $28,130 and $36,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Nebraska is $32,670, about 6.7% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $31,330 | $33,140 | 4,940 |
| Grand Island, NE | $30,000 | $31,750 | 320 |
| Lincoln, NE | $29,860 | $32,570 | 1,920 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $29,570 | $31,630 | 260 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $29,560 | $32,370 | 660 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $29,160 | $31,450 | 1,340 |