Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Nebraska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Nebraska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$38,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-18% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#40 of 51
3,360 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Nebraska?

Self-Enrichment Teachers in Nebraska take home a median of $38,240 annually — roughly $18.38 an hour — which runs 18% below the national median of $46,800.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $28,080 while the top 10% make $74,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,280 and $60,070 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,080$13.50
25th percentile (early career)$29,280$14.08
50th percentile (median)$38,240$18.38
75th percentile (experienced)$60,070$28.88
90th percentile (top earners)$74,870$36.00

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Nebraska

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Nebraska pay ($38,240) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Nebraska?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Nebraska is $38,240 per year, or about $18.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,080 at the entry level to $74,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 18% less than the national median of $46,800. Nebraska ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,240 a year. About 3,360 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Nebraska. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.