Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Nebraska

In Nebraska, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $63,460 a year. About 1,240 people work in this job there.

$63,460Median yearly pay
$60,470–$75,820Middle half of workers, yearly
1,240People in this job in Nebraska

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). Nebraska ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Nebraska

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,970
25% of workers$60,470
Half of workers (median)$63,460
75% of workers$75,820
90% of workers$77,970

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Grand Island$65,62070
Omaha$63,600550
Lincoln$62,940170

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Nebraska

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,380
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,450
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,200
Tutors$38,470
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,460
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,510
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62,420
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,040

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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.