2023 Salary Report for Health Care Social Workers in Nebraska

Salary Report for Nebraska Health Care Social Workers

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Compare Nebraska to U.S.

Nebraska Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,840 which is 13% less than the national average salary of $62,310.

Type	Nebraska	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$25.89	$29.96	-13.58%
Average Annual Salary	$53,840	$62,310	-13.59%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Nebraska, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,450 and $61,860 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $77,670, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	85	Under $37,190
15%	2 – 4 years	128	$37,190 – $46,450
25%	5 – 9 years	212	$46,450 – $49,830
25%	10 – 14 years	212	$49,830 – $61,860
15%	15 – 20 years	128	$49,830 – $77,670
10%	20+ years	85	Above $77,670

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Nebraska psychologists earn about $57,961 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.

Cost-of-living in Nebraska is 7% less than the national average, which means Nebraska residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $53,840, Nebraska Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($82,230), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,110), and Psychology Teachers ($81,250).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,660), Social Workers ($43,730), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,360).

Title	Annual Salary
School Psychologists	$82,230
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$82,110
Psychology Teachers	$81,250
Health Care Social Workers	$53,840
Substance Abuse Counselors	$53,360
Social Workers	$43,730
Marriage and Family Therapists	$42,660

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Nebraska the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (3,520), Substance Abuse Counselors (2,480) and Health Care Social Workers (1,000).

The three professions in Nebraska needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20.4%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.1%) and Psychology Teachers (11.1%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	3,240	3,520	8.6%	340
Substance Abuse Counselors	2,060	2,480	20.4%	250
Health Care Social Workers	920	1,000	8.7%	100
Marriage and Family Therapists	330	370	12.1%	40
Psychology Teachers	270	300	11.1%	30
Forensic Psychologists	170	180	5.9%	10
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	10	10	0%	0

Salaries Ranked by Nebraska Cities

The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in Nebraska is $53,840. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Omaha-Council Bluffs ($56,160), South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area ($53,290) and Lincoln ($52,480).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area ($59,977), Omaha-Council Bluffs ($58,924) and Northwest Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area ($57,276).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Health Care Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Health Care Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Omaha-Council Bluffs	$56,160	$58,924	$2,764
South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area	$53,290	$59,977	$6,687
Lincoln	$52,480	$55,955	$3,475
Northwest Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area	$50,890	$57,276	$6,386
Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area	$50,250	$56,556	$6,306

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Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data