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High School Teacher Salary in Nebraska (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $50,979/year ($4,248/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,170 High School Teacher jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median High School Teacher salary of $63,450 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 $50,979 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $63,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,434 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,854 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,183 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,979 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,248 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Nebraska?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Nebraska is $63,450 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,740 and $76,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $63,450, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $50,979 per year ($4,248 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 7,170 High School Teacher 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.