2023 Salary Report for Substance Abuse Counselors in Nebraska

Salary Report for Nebraska Substance Abuse Counselors

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Compare Nebraska to U.S.

Nebraska Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,360 which is 0% less than the national average salary of $53,490.

Type	Nebraska	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$25.65	$25.72	-0.27%
Average Annual Salary	$53,360	$53,490	-0.24%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Nebraska, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,830 and $61,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $78,700, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	154	Under $30,640
15%	2 – 4 years	231	$30,640 – $38,830
25%	5 – 9 years	385	$38,830 – $49,370
25%	10 – 14 years	385	$49,370 – $61,870
15%	15 – 20 years	231	$49,370 – $78,700
10%	20+ years	154	Above $78,700

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Nebraska psychologists earn about $57,444 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $53,490.

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 $53,360, Nebraska Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($82,230), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,110), Psychology Teachers ($81,250), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,840).

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

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 Substance Abuse Counselors in Nebraska is $53,360. The top cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the most are Omaha-Council Bluffs ($55,120), Lincoln ($53,300) and Northwest Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area ($50,900).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the highest average annual salary are Omaha-Council Bluffs ($57,832), Northwest Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area ($57,288) and Lincoln ($56,829).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Substance Abuse Counselors 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 Substance Abuse Counselors salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Omaha-Council Bluffs	$55,120	$57,832	$2,712
Lincoln	$53,300	$56,829	$3,529
Northwest Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area	$50,900	$57,288	$6,388
Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area	$50,320	$56,635	$6,315
Grand Island	$49,700	$54,887	$5,187
South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area	$47,110	$53,022	$5,912

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Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data