Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $61,380 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,380
90th percentile $77,150
Employed locally 540
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,380
    25th
    $49,870
    50th (median)
    $61,380
    75th
    $70,230
    90th
    $77,150

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 26% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $82,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,260
    Connecticut $81,220
    New York $80,750

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,900
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 2.6% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,380 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,870.