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

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

Median annual salary $60,810 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $76,960
Employed locally 330
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $58,150
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $73,740
    90th
    $76,960

    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 South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,840
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,570
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,110
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is South 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 South Nebraska is 3.5% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,150.