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School Counselor Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$30.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,259/year ($4,188/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,190 School Counselor jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median School Counselor salary of $62,500 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 $50,259 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $62,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,320 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,781 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,140 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,259 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,188 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Nebraska?
- The median School Counselor salary in Nebraska is $62,500 per year ($30.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,380 and $80,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $62,500, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $50,259 per year ($4,188 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,190 School Counselor 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.