Childcare Workers Salary in Nebraska

Childcare workers in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $33,140 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($31,750), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the childcare workers average at $32,670 and the median at $30,740 for 9,390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,030.

Childcare Workers average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$33,140
Lincoln$32,570
Grand Island$31,750

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$33,140	$31,330	$29,770	$28,175	92
Lincoln	$32,570	$29,860	$28,960	$27,737	92
Grand Island	$31,750	$30,000	$29,080	$27,107	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Childcare Workers salary in other states

Childcare Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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