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Childcare Worker Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$14.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,155/year ($2,180/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,390 Childcare Worker jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Childcare Worker salary of $30,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,155 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $30,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,509 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,352 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$725 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,155 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,180 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Nebraska?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Nebraska is $30,740 per year ($14.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,150 and $35,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $30,740, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $26,155 per year ($2,180 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 9,390 Childcare Worker jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.