Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,990 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $34,450
90th percentile $65,950
Employed locally 80
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,450
    25th
    $40,580
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $62,960
    90th
    $65,950

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,440
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,830
    Clergy $50,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Northeast Nebraska is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.81 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 26.8% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,450 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,580.