Elementary School Teachers in Nebraska
Want to work in Nebraska as an Elementary School Teacher? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Elementary School Teachers in Nebraska are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Elementary School Teachers in Nebraska is growing faster than average.
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Elementary School Teachers in Nebraska earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Elementary School Teachers Work in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, there were 9,920 people working as Elementary School Teachers in the year 2018.
There were 10,140 Elementary School Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 220 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,150 Elementary School Teachers working in it, which means Nebraska has fewer Elementary School Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Nebraska
Jobs for Elementary School Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 6.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.4%.
Nebraska Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 870 annual Elementary School Teachers job openings in Nebraska, and 11,700 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 112,800 annual jobs and 1,514,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Elementary School Teachers Make in Nebraska?
In 2018 wages for Elementary School Teachers ranged from $38,590 to $78,640 with $56,810 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Nebraska is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Nebraska Metros for Elementary School Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Elementary School Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 4,380 | $58,240 |
| Lincoln, NE | 1,500 | $53,600 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 990 | $57,790 |
| Grand Island, NE | 640 | $62,270 |
Top States for Elementary School Teachers Employment
View the list below to see where most Elementary School Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 162,440 | $80,830 |
| Texas | 136,780 | $56,380 |
| New York | 82,590 | $79,760 |
| Florida | 75,750 | $48,630 |
| Illinois | 65,630 | $59,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 55,200 | $63,900 |
| Georgia | 53,940 | $56,250 |
| Ohio | 51,880 | $61,950 |
| New Jersey | 41,600 | $67,160 |
| North Carolina | 40,830 | $45,860 |
| Michigan | 38,330 | $63,480 |
| Virginia | 36,450 | $63,040 |
| Massachusetts | 30,380 | $78,770 |
| Tennessee | 28,880 | $51,080 |
| Maryland | 28,250 | $70,000 |
| Wisconsin | 27,280 | $55,860 |
| Washington | 26,900 | $65,780 |
| Indiana | 26,520 | $49,590 |
| Missouri | 25,670 | $45,970 |
| Colorado | 24,910 | $50,330 |
Below are the states where Elementary School Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $80,830 |
| New York | $79,760 |
| Massachusetts | $78,770 |
| District of Columbia | $77,220 |
| Connecticut | $75,450 |
| Rhode Island | $74,400 |
| Alaska | $72,040 |
| Maryland | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | $67,160 |
| Oregon | $66,220 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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