Social Worker Salary in Nebraska
Based on 900+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$43,240
$20.79/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-24.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $59K
900 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,760 |
| 25th percentile | $37,230 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $43,240 |
| 75th percentile | $51,890 |
| 90th percentile | $59,160 |
Top-Paying Industries for Social Worker (U.S.)
Which industries pay Social Workers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Social Workers in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $94,250 | 550 |
| Educational Services | $72,880 | 2K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $68,600 | 20K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $65,990 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $59,270 | 104K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,210 |
| 2023 | $45,180 |
| 2024 | $45,120 |
| 2025 | $43,240 |
| 2026 (projected) | $43,240 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,210 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $45,180 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $45,120 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $43,240 | $57,161 |
| 2026 (projected) | $43,240 | $57,161 |
Social Worker Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $37,230 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $43,240 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $51,890 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $59,160 |
Social Worker Salary in Other States
Related Social Worker Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Social Worker ($43,240 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Social Worker | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in NE | $646,300 | +1394.7% | $310.72/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NE | $371,880 | +760.0% | $178.79/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NE | $342,570 | +692.3% | $164.70/hr |
| Surgeon in NE | $341,410 | +689.6% | $164.14/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in NE | $334,210 | +672.9% | $160.68/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NE | $246,730 | +470.6% | $118.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NE | $228,590 | +428.7% | $109.90/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NE | $221,360 | +411.9% | $106.42/hr |
| Dentist in NE | $179,750 | +315.7% | $86.42/hr |
| Pediatrician in NE | $175,990 | +307.0% | $84.61/hr |
| Pharmacist in NE | $139,330 | +222.2% | $66.99/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in NE | $138,880 | +221.2% | $66.77/hr |