Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $37,730 -37.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $51,310
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $37,730
    75th
    $45,270
    90th
    $51,310

    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 Northwest Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,700
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,340
    Healthcare Social Workers$54,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Northwest Nebraska is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.67 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Nebraska is 37.2% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.