Social Worker Salary in Nebraska
Based on 900+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$43,240
$20.788/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 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,210 |
| 2023 | $45,180 |
| 2024 | $45,120 |
| 2025 | $43,240 |
| 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 |