Substitute Teachers Salary in Nebraska
Substitute Teachers in Nebraska earn a median of $37,690 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,430
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,080; the top 10% earn over $61,450. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,200 median in Nebraska
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,380 median in Nebraska
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,460 median in Nebraska
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,450 median in Nebraska
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,460 median in Nebraska
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,510 median in Nebraska
Substitute Teachers pay in Nebraska
How much do substitute teachers make in Nebraska?
The median is $37,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,080 and the top 10% earn over $61,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.