Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Nebraska

Ranked #29 of 51 · NE

14.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,090 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $63,460
Employment 1,240

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $47,970P25 $60,470 Median $63,460P75 $75,820P90 $77,970

About 80% of special education teachers, secondary schools in Nebraska earn between $47,970 and $77,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Nebraska
$66,090
U.S. average
$77,260

The mean special education teachers, secondary school salary in Nebraska is $66,090, about 14.5% below the U.S. average ($77,260). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Nebraska

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Grand Island, NE $65,620 $65,010 70
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $64,300 $66,190 180
Omaha, NE-IA $63,600 $67,620 550
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $63,560 $64,900 60
Lincoln, NE $62,940 $68,070 170
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,230 $63,270 270

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Nebraska?

The median special education teachers, secondary school salary in Nebraska is $63,460 per year (mean $66,090), and about 80% earn between $47,970 and $77,970.

How much do special education teachers, secondary school make per hour in Nebraska?

Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,090 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Nebraska a high-paying state for special education teachers, secondary school?

Nebraska ranks #29 of 51 states for special education teachers, secondary school pay. Its mean salary of $66,090 is about 14.5% below the U.S. average of $77,260.

Which metro areas in Nebraska pay special education teachers, secondary school the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska for special education teachers, secondary school are Grand Island, NE ($65,620), Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area ($64,300), Omaha, NE-IA ($63,600), by median annual wage.

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