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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Nebraska (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $32,938/year ($2,745/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 29th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 730 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $39,650 a year — though pay ranges from $28,080 for newcomers to $69,680 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 730 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $39,650 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 $32,938 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,578 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,033 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,101 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,938 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,745 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Nebraska?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Nebraska is $39,650 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,870 and $50,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $39,650, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $32,938 per year ($2,745 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 730 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant 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.