BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Child Family and School Social Workers in Nebraska

$51,650 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$24.83 per hour

▼ 19.3% below U.S. average47th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$51,650per year
Median$47,770per year
Hourly$24.83per hour
10th – 90th percentile$41,620 – $64,750per year

Child Family and School Social Workers Pay Range in Nebraska

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$41,620
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$44,180
  • 50th Percentile — Median$47,770
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$55,980
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$64,750

Half of Child Family and School Social Workers in Nebraska earn more than $47,770. The top 10% make $64,750 or more, while entry-level workers start around $41,620.

Child Family and School Social Workers in Nebraska: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Nebraska ranks 47th of 51 states for Child Family and School Social Workers pay, at $51,650 per year (19.3% below the U.S. average of $64,000).
  • 4,830 people work as Child Family and School Social Workers in Nebraska — 1.2% of all U.S. Child Family and School Social Workers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.87: Child Family and School Social Workers jobs are more concentrated in Nebraska than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,620; the top 10% earn over $64,750.
  • Hourly equivalent: $24.83 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Connecticut at $80,180.
  • Among social services jobs in Nebraska, Mental Health Counselors pays the most ($70,220).

Child Family and School Social Workers Job Market in Nebraska

Key factors affecting compensation

Nebraska's key industries are Agriculture, Finance, Manufacturing, and its job market is rated strong. Child Family and School Social Workers here earn $51,650 on average, placing the state 47th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (U.S. = 1.00), a Nebraska salary of $51,650 is roughly equivalent to $58,693 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Indiana ($53,290), West Virginia ($52,610), Arizona ($52,420) are the closest alternatives for Child Family and School Social Workers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Nebraska?

The average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Nebraska is $51,650 per year (median $47,770), which is 19.3% below the national average of $64,000.

How does Nebraska rank for Child Family and School Social Workers pay?

Nebraska ranks 47th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Connecticut ($80,180/yr).

How much do entry-level Child Family and School Social Workers make in Nebraska?

The lowest-paid 10% of Child Family and School Social Workers in Nebraska earn about $41,620 per year and the 25th percentile is $44,180.

How much do Child Family and School Social Workers make per hour in Nebraska?

About $24.83 per hour, based on the $51,650 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Child Family and School Social Workers work in Nebraska?

BLS counts 4,830 Child Family and School Social Workers jobs in Nebraska (OEWS May 2025).

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