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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Nebraska

Ranked #47 of 51 · NE

32.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,760 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $43,240
Employment 900

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,760P25 $37,230 Median $43,240P75 $51,890P90 $59,160

About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Nebraska earn between $35,760 and $59,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Nebraska
$45,760
U.S. average
$68,030

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Nebraska is $45,760, about 32.7% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Nebraska

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Omaha, NE-IA $44,730 $46,490 510
Lincoln, NE $44,720 $46,900 170
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $44,360 $45,120 90
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $43,890 $45,790 140
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $37,730 $41,300 40

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Nebraska?

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Nebraska is $43,240 per year (mean $45,760), and about 80% earn between $35,760 and $59,160.

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Nebraska?

Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,760 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Nebraska a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?

Nebraska ranks #47 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $45,760 is about 32.7% below the U.S. average of $68,030.

Which metro areas in Nebraska pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Omaha, NE-IA ($44,730), Lincoln, NE ($44,720), South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area ($44,360), by median annual wage.

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