Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northwest Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,250 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,560
90th percentile $83,600
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,560
    25th
    $55,370
    50th (median)
    $61,250
    75th
    $73,380
    90th
    $83,600

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Northwest Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,100
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,130
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Northwest Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Northwest Nebraska is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Nebraska above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northwest Nebraska is 2.8% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,560 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,370.