Nebraska Wages 39-9011.00 - Childcare Workers Bright Outlook  

In Nebraska:

  • Workers on average earn $30,740.
  • 10% of workers earn $28,130 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $36,660 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $34,980.
  • 10% of workers earn $24,260 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $46,010 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$24,260$29,360$34,980$38,570$46,010
Nebraska$28,130$29,150$30,740$35,290$36,660
Grand Island, NE$28,080$29,080$30,000$33,900$35,170
Lincoln, NE$28,080$28,960$29,860$35,000$37,220
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area$28,080$28,130$29,560$34,390$39,570
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area$28,310$29,090$29,570$34,390$36,460
Omaha, NE-IA$28,700$29,770$31,330$35,550$36,610
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$26,070$27,790$29,330$30,480$35,530
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area$28,080$28,510$29,160$34,360$36,010

In Nebraska:

  • Workers on average earn $14.78 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $13.52 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $17.62 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $16.82 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $11.66 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $22.12 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$11.66$14.12$16.82$18.55$22.12
Nebraska$13.52$14.01$14.78$16.97$17.62
Grand Island, NE$13.50$13.98$14.42$16.30$16.91
Lincoln, NE$13.50$13.92$14.35$16.83$17.90
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area$13.50$13.52$14.21$16.53$19.02
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area$13.61$13.99$14.22$16.53$17.53
Omaha, NE-IA$13.80$14.31$15.06$17.09$17.60
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$12.53$13.36$14.10$14.66$17.08
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area$13.50$13.71$14.02$16.52$17.31