Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

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

Median annual salary $62,170 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,100
90th percentile $75,840
Employed locally 460
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,100
    25th
    $53,270
    50th (median)
    $62,170
    75th
    $73,760
    90th
    $75,840

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,410
    New York $91,830
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $86,800
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $85,570
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,900

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 10.7% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,100 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,270.