Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

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

Median annual salary $60,670 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,590
90th percentile $73,540
Employed locally 50
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,590
    25th
    $50,540
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $63,760
    90th
    $73,540

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    New Jersey $86,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $82,760
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,560
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $77,580

    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, Preschool make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 2.4% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Omaha?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $49,590 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,540.