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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$20.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,659/year ($2,972/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 47th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 30% below the national average. Of the 900 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $43,240 a year — though pay ranges from $35,760 for newcomers to $59,160 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 900 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $43,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,659 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $43,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,009 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,308 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,264 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,659 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,972 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Nebraska?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Nebraska is $43,240 per year ($20.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,230 and $51,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $43,240, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $35,659 per year ($2,972 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 900 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.