English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Nebraska

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $93,770 a year) and the least in Omaha ($79,650), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the english language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $88,050 and the median at $78,450 for 500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,580.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$93,770
Omaha$79,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$93,770	$79,860	$61,890	$71,410	92
Omaha	$79,650	$78,450	$59,470	$62,119	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1123.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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