Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Lincoln

In Lincoln (NE), the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $61,960 a year. About 1,010 people work in this job there.

$61,960Median yearly pay
$37,730–$73,690Middle half of workers, yearly
1,010People in this job in Lincoln (NE)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($64,370). It is about the same as the Nebraska median ($62,510).

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Lincoln (NE)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$37,730
25% of workers$37,730
Half of workers (median)$61,960
75% of workers$73,690
90% of workers$77,910

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Grand Island$65,480180
Omaha$63,7501,930
Lincoln (this page)$61,9601,010

Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Lincoln (NE)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,940

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.