Kindergarten Teachers in Nebraska
Is Nebraska a good place for you to work as a Kindergarten Teacher?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Kindergarten Teachers in Nebraska are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Kindergarten Teachers in Nebraska is growing faster than average.
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Kindergarten Teachers in Nebraska earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Kindergarten Teachers Work in Nebraska?
920 people worked as Kindergarten Teachers in 2018 in this state.
There were 940 Kindergarten Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,500 Kindergarten Teachers working in it, which means Nebraska has fewer Kindergarten Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Nebraska
Jobs for Kindergarten Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 7.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.0%.
Nebraska Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 120 annual job openings, and 1,220 total jobs in 2026 for Kindergarten Teachers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 16,700 annual jobs and 166,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Kindergarten Teachers Make in Nebraska?
In 2018 wages for Kindergarten Teachers ranged from $41,890 to $80,300 with $57,820 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Nebraska is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Nebraska Metros for Kindergarten Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Kindergarten Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 430 | $60,540 |
| Lincoln, NE | 180 | $52,160 |
| Grand Island, NE | 60 | $73,740 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 30 | $46,140 |
Top States for Kindergarten Teachers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Kindergarten Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15,050 | $55,930 |
| California | 11,580 | $67,670 |
| Florida | 10,680 | $49,680 |
| Washington | 7,870 | $63,350 |
| New York | 6,120 | $73,430 |
| New Jersey | 5,120 | $63,640 |
| Georgia | 4,720 | $53,730 |
| Illinois | 4,630 | $54,270 |
| Virginia | 4,010 | $60,540 |
| Colorado | 3,630 | $47,750 |
| Tennessee | 3,460 | $48,410 |
| Minnesota | 3,440 | $58,140 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,350 | $60,220 |
| North Carolina | 3,320 | $45,810 |
| Arizona | 3,040 | $43,520 |
| Massachusetts | 3,020 | $72,990 |
| Ohio | 2,890 | $58,500 |
| Maryland | 2,610 | $64,460 |
| Kentucky | 2,500 | $54,630 |
| South Carolina | 2,120 | $51,480 |
Below are the states where Kindergarten Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $77,420 |
| New York | $73,430 |
| Massachusetts | $72,990 |
| Oregon | $71,500 |
| Rhode Island | $68,750 |
| California | $67,670 |
| Maryland | $64,460 |
| New Jersey | $63,640 |
| Washington | $63,350 |
| Alaska | $62,140 |
Related Careers in NE
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Vgrigas under License
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