Childcare Workers Salary in Nebraska
Childcare Workers in Nebraska earn a median of $30,740 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,390
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,130; the top 10% earn over $36,660. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,040 median in Nebraska
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62,760 median in Nebraska
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,200 median in Nebraska
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,180 median in Nebraska
- Residential Advisors$45,980 median in Nebraska
- Nannies$30,740 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Nebraska
How much do childcare workers make in Nebraska?
The median is $30,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,130 and the top 10% earn over $36,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.