Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $49,320 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $67,960
Employed locally 2,040
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $44,790
    50th (median)
    $49,320
    75th
    $55,840
    90th
    $67,960

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    New Jersey $78,150
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,820
    New Haven, CT $74,470

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $68,090
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,620
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Omaha, NE-IA is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.33 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 15.8% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Omaha?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,790.