OPS -- Omaha Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Omaha Public Schools has more than 50,000 students and three thousand teachers. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Omaha Public Schools. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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OPS Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Omaha-Council Bluffs local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $42,580 | $28,110-$61,450 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,460 | $45,370 - $72,960 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,900 | $45,500 - $75,310 |
| High School Teacher | $59,270 | $47,720 - $74,780 |
| PE Teacher | $49,940 | $21,380 - $75,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Omaha-Council Bluffs, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for OPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $42,580 | $28,110-$61,450 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Omaha-Council Bluffs, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Omaha-Council Bluffs area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,000 | $26,000-$90,880 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $104,120 | $63,560 - $130,610 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,530 | $44,270 - $76,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Omaha-Council Bluffs, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Omaha Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Omaha Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Omaha Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,327 | 3,103 | 3,147 |
| Preschool Teachers | - | 63 | 138 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 2,018 | 1,874 | 1,841 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,309 | 1,166 | 1,168 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 288 | 298 | 288 |
| Teaching Assistants | 932 | 941 | 940 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Omaha Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,062 | 2,062 | 1,726 |
| District Administrators | 92 | 83 | 78 |
| District Support Staff | 150 | 126 | 122 |
| Student Support Staff | 188 | 174 | 185 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,343 | 1,345 | 1,359 |
| Librarians | 94 | 93 | 84 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 46 | 44 |
| Guidance Counselors | 161 | 141 | 143 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 75 | 74 | 75 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 86 | 68 | 69 |
Omaha Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 105 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Omaha Public Schools in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Omaha Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School 3420 North 78th St Omaha NE 68134 (402) 572-9072 |
PK-6 | 17 | 316 |
| Alfonza W Davis Middle School 8050 North 129th Ave Omaha NE 68142 (402) 561-6130 |
6-7 | 22 | 376 |
| Alice Buffett Elementary School 14101 Larimore Ave Omaha NE 68164 (402) 561-6160 |
5-6 | 35 | 571 |
| Alice Buffett Middle School 14101 Larimore Ave Omaha NE 68164 (402) 561-6160 |
7-8 | 42 | 726 |
| Ashland Park / Robbins School 5050 South 51st St Omaha NE 68117 (402) 734-6001 |
PK-6 | 49 | 806 |
| Bancroft Elementary School 2724 Riverview Blvd Omaha NE 68108 (402) 344-7505 |
PK-6 | 56 | 763 |
| Beals Elementary School 1720 South 48th St Omaha NE 68106 (402) 554-8570 |
PK-6 | 26 | 442 |
| Belle Ryan Elementary School 1807 South 60th St Omaha NE 68106 (402) 554-8582 |
PK-6 | 20 | 334 |
| Belvedere School 3775 Curtis Ave Omaha NE 68111 (402) 457-6630 |
PK-6 | 36 | 520 |
| Benson High School 5120 Maple St Omaha NE 68104 (402) 557-3000 |
9-12 | 78 | 1,262 |
| Benson West Elementary School 6652 Maple St Omaha NE 68104 (402) 554-8633 |
PK-6 | 34 | 620 |
| Beveridge Magnet Middle School 1616 South 120th St Omaha NE 68144 (402) 557-4000 |
7-8 | 46 | 744 |
| Boyd Elementary School 8314 Boyd St Omaha NE 68134 (402) 572-8928 |
PK-6 | 28 | 546 |
| Bryan High School 4700 Giles Rd Omaha NE 68157 (402) 557-3100 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,740 |
| Bryan Middle School 8210 South 42nd St Omaha NE 68147 (402) 557-4100 |
7-8 | 47 | 756 |
| Burke High School 12200 Burke Blvd Omaha NE 68154 (402) 557-3200 |
9-12 | 115 | 2,159 |
| Castelar Elementary School 2316 South 18th St Omaha NE 68108 (402) 344-7794 |
PK-5 | 40 | 552 |
| Catlin Elementary School 12736 Marinda St Omaha NE 68144 (402) 697-0414 |
PK-6 | 17 | 261 |
| Central High School 124 North 20th St Omaha NE 68102 (402) 557-3300 |
9-12 | 137 | 2,601 |
| Central Park Elementary School 4904 North 42nd St Omaha NE 68111 (402) 457-5277 |
PK-6 | 28 | 426 |
| Chandler View Elementary School 7800 South 25th St Omaha NE 68147 (402) 734-5705 |
PK-6 | 42 | 718 |
| Columbian Elementary School 330 South 127th St Omaha NE 68154 (402) 697-1433 |
PK-6 | 17 | 324 |
| Conestoga Elementary School 2115 Burdette St Omaha NE 68110 (402) 344-7147 |
PK-6 | 32 | 401 |
| Crestridge Elementary School 818 Crestridge Rd Omaha NE 68154 (402) 697-1185 |
PK-6 | 23 | 444 |
| Dodge Elementary School 3520 Maplewood Blvd Omaha NE 68134 (402) 572-9005 |
PK-6 | 24 | 379 |
| Druid Hill Elementary School 4020 North 30 St Omaha NE 68111 (402) 451-8225 |
PK-6 | 26 | 356 |
| Dundee Elementary School 310 North 51st St Omaha NE 68132 (402) 554-8424 |
PK-6 | 29 | 584 |
| Early Childhood at Educare School 2123 Paul St Omaha NE 68102 (402) 898-1783 |
PK-PK | 11 | 146 |
| Early Childhood at Indian Hill - Educare School 3110 West St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 502-0352 |
PK-PK | 15 | 188 |
| Edison Elementary School 2303 North 97th St Omaha NE 68134 (402) 392-7310 |
PK-6 | 23 | 409 |
| Field Club Elementary School 3512 Walnut St Omaha NE 68105 (402) 344-7226 |
PK-5 | 36 | 617 |
| Florence Elementary School 7902 North 36th St Omaha NE 68112 (402) 457-5818 |
PK-6 | 16 | 305 |
| Fontenelle Elementary School 3905 North 52nd St Omaha NE 68104 (402) 457-5905 |
PK-6 | 35 | 625 |
| Franklin Elementary School 3506 Franklin St Omaha NE 68111 (402) 554-8508 |
PK-6 | 23 | 299 |
| Fullerton Elementary School 4711 North 138th St Omaha NE 68164 (402) 498-2787 |
PK-4 | 29 | 575 |
| Gateway Elementary 5610 South 42nd St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 561-6030 |
PK-6 | 42 | 756 |
| Gilder Elementary School 3705 Chandler Rd Omaha NE 68147 (402) 734-7334 |
PK-6 | 24 | 446 |
| Gomez Heritage Elementary School 5101 South 17th St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 898-2801 |
PK-4 | 60 | 838 |
| Hale Middle School 6143 Whitmore St Omaha NE 68152 (402) 557-4200 |
7-8 | 26 | 322 |
| Harrison Elementary School 5304 Hamilton St Omaha NE 68132 (402) 554-8535 |
PK-6 | 20 | 345 |
| Hartman Elementary School 5530 North 66th St Omaha NE 68104 (402) 572-1966 |
PK-6 | 22 | 454 |
| Highland Elementary School 2625 Jefferson St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 734-5711 |
PK-6 | 29 | 464 |
| Indian Hill Elementary School 3121 U St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 734-7574 |
PK-6 | 42 | 612 |
| Jackson Elementary School 620 South 31st St Omaha NE 68105 (402) 344-7484 |
PK-6 | 20 | 250 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 4065 Vinton St Omaha NE 68105 (402) 554-6590 |
PK-6 | 30 | 539 |
| Joslyn Elementary School 11220 Blondo St Omaha NE 68164 (402) 496-5322 |
PK-6 | 21 | 445 |
| Kellom School 1311 North 24th St Omaha NE 68102 (402) 344-0441 |
PK-6 | 31 | 496 |
| Kennedy Elementary School 2906 North 30th St Omaha NE 68111 (402) 457-5520 |
PK-6 | 21 | 306 |
| King Elementary School 3706 Maple St Omaha NE 68111 (402) 457-5723 |
PK-6 | 23 | 343 |
| King Science / Technology Elementary School 3720 Florence Blvd Omaha NE 68110 (402) 557-3720 |
5-6 | 16 | 217 |
| King Science / Technology Middle School 3720 Florence Blvd Omaha NE 68110 (402) 557-3720 |
7-8 | 24 | 345 |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School 6901 Burt St Omaha NE 68132 (402) 557-4300 |
7-8 | 49 | 697 |
| Liberty Elementary School 2021 St Mary's Ave Omaha NE 68102 (402) 898-1697 |
PK-6 | 49 | 686 |
| Lothrop Elementary School 3300 North 22nd St Omaha NE 68110 (402) 457-5704 |
PK-4 | 24 | 316 |
| Masters Elementary School 5505 North 99th St Omaha NE 68134 (402) 572-1027 |
PK-6 | 19 | 322 |
| Mc Millan Middle School 3802 Redick Ave Omaha NE 68112 (402) 557-4500 |
7-8 | 37 | 508 |
| Miller Park Elementary School 5625 North 28th Ave Omaha NE 68111 (402) 457-5620 |
PK-6 | 26 | 384 |
| Minne Lusa Elementary School 2728 Ida St Omaha NE 68112 (402) 457-5611 |
PK-6 | 26 | 436 |
| Monroe Middle School 5105 Bedford Ave Omaha NE 68104 (402) 557-4600 |
7-8 | 31 | 507 |
| Morton Magnet Elementary School 4606 Terrace Dr Omaha NE 68134 (402) 557-4700 |
5-6 | 7 | 101 |
| Morton Middle School 4606 Terrace Dr Omaha NE 68134 (402) 557-4700 |
7-8 | 42 | 625 |
| Mount View Elementary School 5322 North 52nd St Omaha NE 68104 (402) 457-5117 |
PK-6 | 22 | 388 |
| Norris Middle School 2235 South 46th St Omaha NE 68106 (402) 557-4800 |
6-8 | 65 | 1,012 |
| Oak Valley Elementary School 3109 Pedersen Dr Omaha NE 68144 (402) 697-0690 |
PK-6 | 20 | 295 |
| Omaha North High School 4410 North 36th St Omaha NE 68111 (402) 557-3400 |
9-12 | 91 | 1,808 |
| Omaha Northwest High School 8204 Crown Point Ave Omaha NE 68134 (402) 557-3500 |
9-12 | 81 | 1,400 |
| Omaha South High School 4519 South 24th St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 557-3600 |
9-12 | 133 | 2,417 |
| Pawnee Elementary School 7310 South 48th St Omaha NE 68157 (402) 734-5011 |
PK-6 | 23 | 491 |
| Picotte Elementary School 14506 Ohio St Omaha NE 68116 (402) 496-8401 |
PK-6 | 28 | 535 |
| Pinewood Elementary School 6717 North 63rd St Omaha NE 68152 (402) 561-6000 |
PK-6 | 19 | 273 |
| Ponca Elementary School 11300 North Post Rd Omaha NE 68112 (402) 457-6415 |
PK-6 | 9 | 152 |
| Prairie Wind School 10908 Ellison Ave Omaha NE 68164 (402) 491-0859 |
PK-5 | 35 | 708 |
| R M Marrs Elementary School 5619 South 19th St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 557-4400 |
5-6 | 34 | 575 |
| R M Marrs Middle School 5619 South 19th St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 557-4400 |
7-8 | 44 | 650 |
| Rose Hill Elementary School 5605 Corby St Omaha NE 68104 (402) 554-6797 |
PK-6 | 20 | 338 |
| Saddlebrook Elementary School 14850 Laurel Ave Omaha NE 68116 (402) 933-3915 |
PK-5 | 23 | 469 |
| Saratoga Elementary School 2504 Meredith Ave Omaha NE 68111 (402) 457-6427 |
PK-6 | 18 | 202 |
| Sherman Elementary School 5618 North 14th Ave Omaha NE 68110 (402) 457-6711 |
PK-6 | 20 | 237 |
| Skinner Magnet Center School 4304 North 33rd St Omaha NE 68111 (402) 453-6857 |
PK-6 | 30 | 435 |
| Spring Lake Magnet Center School 4215 South 20th St Omaha NE 68107 (402) 734-1833 |
PK-4 | 54 | 819 |
| Springville Elementary School 7400 North 60th St Omaha NE 68152 (402) 572-0130 |
PK-6 | 21 | 423 |
| Standing Bear Elementary School 15860 Taylor St Omaha NE 68116 (402) 827-4362 |
PK-4 | 24 | 565 |
| Sunny Slope Elementary School 10828 Old Maple Rd Omaha NE 68164 (402) 496-1810 |
PK-6 | 27 | 489 |
| Wakonda Elementary School 4845 Curtis Ave Omaha NE 68104 (402) 457-6737 |
PK-6 | 27 | 357 |
| Walnut Hill Elementary School 4370 Hamilton St Omaha NE 68131 (402) 554-8644 |
PK-6 | 26 | 457 |
| Washington Elementary School 5519 Mayberry St Omaha NE 68106 (402) 554-8690 |
PK-6 | 21 | 311 |
| Western Hills Elementary School 6523 Western Ave Omaha NE 68132 (402) 554-1510 |
PK-6 | 23 | 415 |
| Wilson Focus School 5141 F St Omaha NE 68117 (402) 733-1785 |
3-6 | 11 | 189 |