Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Nebraska

In Nebraska, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $62,420 a year. About 1,900 people work in this job there.

$62,420Median yearly pay

$58,740–$76,400Middle half of workers, yearly

1,900People in this job in Nebraska

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Nebraska ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Nebraska

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$47,430
25% of workers	$58,740
Half of workers (median)	$62,420
75% of workers	$76,400
90% of workers	$79,470

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Grand Island	$64,080	80
Omaha	$62,970	750
Lincoln	$61,930	280

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Nebraska

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,380
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,450
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,510
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$47,040
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,180
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,460
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,200
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,460

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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.