Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

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

Median annual salary $61,160 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $80,600
Employed locally 470
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $53,200
    50th (median)
    $61,160
    75th
    $71,700
    90th
    $80,600

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,300
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $82,220
    New Haven, CT $82,130
    Connecticut $81,900
    New Jersey $81,710
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $81,600

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,320
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Omaha, NE-IA is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.06 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 10.2% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Omaha?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,200.