Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Childcare Worker jobs in Lincoln, NE

1,920 childcare workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $14.35/hour ($29,860/year) median · 15% below the national median.

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The median childcare worker salary in Lincoln, NE is $14.35/hour ($29,860/year), with a typical range of $28,960 to $35,000 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$14.35/hour ($29,860/year)	BLS

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Childcare Worker pay in Lincoln, NE

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Lincoln metro. Half of Childcare Workers earn inside that band.

25th$28,960 Median$29,860 75th$35,000 vs US15% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Lincoln, NE metro area (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker). Full Childcare Worker salary guide →

What is a Childcare Worker salary in Lincoln?

The median childcare worker salary in Lincoln, NE is $14.35/hour ($29,860/year), with a typical range of $28,960 to $35,000 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,920 childcare workers employed in the Lincoln metro area.

Childcare Worker pay bands in Lincoln by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Childcare Worker

Typical lead band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $28,068–$37,145
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Childcare Worker

Typical entry level band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $25,828–$32,846
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Childcare Worker

Typical senior band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $28,516–$37,145
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Childcare Worker

Typical staff band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $27,172–$34,458
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Childcare Worker

Typical senior band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $27,172–$35,533
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Childcare Worker Career Ladder — Lincoln Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Lincoln’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Childcare Worker0–2 yrs$21,499
Mid Childcare Worker2–5 yrs$28,367
Senior Childcare Worker5–8 yrs$35,832
Staff Childcare Worker8–12 yrs$43,297
Lead Childcare Worker12+ yrs$50,762

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker).

Employers in the Childcare Worker hiring market in Lincoln

NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Lincoln post Childcare Worker jobs

Employers in the Lincoln metro typically post Childcare Worker roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Childcare Worker in Lincoln, NE — Common Questions

How much does a Childcare Worker earn in Lincoln, NE?: Median $14.35/hour ($29,860/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $28,960–$35,000. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Lincoln?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,920 Childcare Worker roles employed in the Lincoln metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Lincoln employers use for Childcare Worker?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Childcare Worker jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Childcare Worker openings in Lincoln and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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