Social Worker Salary in Nebraska
Based on 800+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$45,120
$21.692/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-20.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $63K
800 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,730 |
| 25th percentile | $41,480 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $45,120 |
| 75th percentile | $57,450 |
| 90th percentile | $62,870 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,210 |
| 2023 | $45,180 |
| 2024 | $45,120 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,210 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $45,180 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $45,120 | $56,931 |