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

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

Median annual salary $64,930 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.22
10th percentile $42,210
90th percentile $101,340
Employed locally 120
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,210
    25th
    $48,020
    50th (median)
    $64,930
    75th
    $80,300
    90th
    $101,340

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,060
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,440
    Healthcare Social Workers$56,830
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,990
    Clergy$50,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northeast Nebraska is $31.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.29 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Northeast Nebraska is 9.7% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $42,210 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,020.