GovJobs WikiAn independent directory of U.S. government jobs
Public School Teacher · Nebraska

Teacher salary in Nebraska

Teachers in Nebraska earn a median $62,380 a year across all employers.

$62,380
median pay in NE, all employers
8,710
workers in NE (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Nebraska, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Nebraska, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureNE
Workers8,710
10th percentile$46,700
Median$62,380
90th percentile$78,130
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Nebraska

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Nebraska School Employees Retirement System - Tier Four
Tier Four
2%age 65 (vested)7.25%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Nebraska pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Nebraska

245 school districts in Nebraska, largest OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Nebraska

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

Public School Teacher in other states

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

More government jobs in Nebraska

Deputy SheriffFish & Game WardenPolice OfficerState Trooper / Highway Patrol OfficerFirefighterEMT (public EMS)Paramedic (public EMS)911 Dispatcher / Public Safety TelecommunicatorEmergency Management SpecialistCorrectional Officer (state prison)Parole OfficerProbation OfficerAdministrative Law Judge / Hearing OfficerGovernment Attorney (agency counsel)DMV Clerk / Driver License ExaminerHighway / Road Maintenance Worker (DOT)Fleet Mechanic (city/county)Stationary Engineer (public facilities)EpidemiologistHealth Inspector / Environmental Health SpecialistPublic Health NurseChild Protective Services (CPS) CaseworkerChild Support OfficerSocial Worker (government)

Nebraska government jobs · Nebraska public pension plans · police officer standards in Nebraska · exam practice in Nebraska