Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Nebraska

Ranked #6 of 51 · NE

9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,220 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $63,770
Employment 2,170

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $42,400P25 $47,040 Median $63,770P75 $81,740P90 $109,610

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Nebraska earn between $42,400 and $109,610. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Nebraska
$70,220
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Nebraska is $70,220, about 9% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Nebraska

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Lincoln, NE $76,480 $80,510 560
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $72,320 $71,940 110
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $64,590 $68,870 250
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,850 $68,050 70
Omaha, NE-IA $60,650 $66,440 1,140
Grand Island, NE $60,320 $60,600 100

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Nebraska?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Nebraska is $63,770 per year (mean $70,220), and about 80% earn between $42,400 and $109,610.

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make per hour in Nebraska?

Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $70,220 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Nebraska a high-paying state for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?

Nebraska ranks #6 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $70,220 is about 9% above the U.S. average of $64,440.

Which metro areas in Nebraska pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Lincoln, NE ($76,480), Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area ($72,320), South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area ($64,590), by median annual wage.

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