Childcare Workers pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,610 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Omaha earn between $29,770 and $35,550.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $31KMedian
- $36K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,140 | $2,762 | $15.93 |
| Median | $31,330 | $2,611 | $15.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,770 | $2,481 | $14.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,550 | $2,962 | $17.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($32,670) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $33,140 | $31,330 | $28,700 | $36,610 | 4,940 |
| Nebraska | $32,670 | $30,740 | $28,130 | $36,660 | 9,390 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $33,140, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $28,175 a year, or $2,348 a month and $1,084 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NE | $28,175 | $2,348 |
| Working in IA | $28,160 | $2,347 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $33,140 buys what about $36,057 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$33,140
- Lincoln$32,570
- Grand Island$31,750
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Omaha: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Omaha?
$15.93 an hour on average, and $15.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Omaha?
About $28,175 a year ($2,348 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,140.
Do childcare workers earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
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; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.97, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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