Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Nebraska

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $101,620 a year) and the least in Omaha ($83,940), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $88,660 and the median at $77,340 for 170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$101,620
Omaha$83,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$101,620	$82,430	$60,030	$76,576	92
Omaha	$83,940	$80,040	$77,340	$64,942	92

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

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology 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 25-1066.
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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