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Childcare Workers in Nebraska earned a median of $30,740 a year ($14.78 an hour) in May 2025, 12% below the national median of $34,980; 9,390 were employed there, ranking #29 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $30,740 | $34,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $32,670 | $35,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.78 | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $28,130 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $29,150 | $29,360 |
| 75th percentile | $35,290 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $36,660 | $46,010 |
| Employment | 9,390 | 518,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.171 | — |
| Location quotient | 2.75 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.