Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lincoln
Compared to Nebraska
Lincoln Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,480 or $25.23 per hour which is 2% less than the Nebraska average salary of $53,840.
| Average | Lincoln | Nebraska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.23 | $25.89 | -2.55% |
| Annual Salary | $52,480 | $53,840 | -2.53% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lincoln Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,480 or $25.23 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Lincoln | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.23 | $29.96 | -15.79% |
| Annual Salary | $52,480 | $62,310 | -15.78% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Lincoln earns an average annual salary of $55,955 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $53,840. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lincoln is 6% less than the Nebraska average, which means Lincoln residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nebraska average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $52,480 | 93.79% | $55,955 |
| Nebraska | $53,840 | 92.89% | $57,961 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lincoln, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $38,960 and $63,550 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $63,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 17 | Under $37,190 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 26 | $37,190 – $38,960 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 42 | $38,960 – $49,710 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 42 | $49,710 – $63,550 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 26 | $49,710 – $63,550 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 17 | Above $63,550 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,480, Lincoln Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,150), School Psychologists ($79,780), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,300).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,640).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $87,150 |
| School Psychologists | $79,780 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,300 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,480 |
| Social Workers | $41,640 |
FAQ for Lincoln Health Care Social Workers
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