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Social Services Assistant Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$18.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,400/year ($2,700/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,460 Social Services Assistant jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $38,940 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 $32,400 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $38,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,493 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,979 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,068 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,400 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Nebraska?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Nebraska is $38,940 per year ($18.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,820 and $43,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $38,940, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $32,400 per year ($2,700 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,460 Social Services Assistant 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.