Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.
  • Health Care Social Workers in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,290 per year or $25.62 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nebraska Health Care Social Workers who work in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 12%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Nebraska for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Nebraska for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #356 in the nation for salary and #389 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #294 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nebraska

South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,290 or $25.62 per hour which is 1% less than the Nebraska average salary of $53,840.

AverageSouth Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaNebraska% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.62$25.89-1.04%
Annual Salary$53,290$53,840-1.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,290 or $25.62 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageSouth Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.62$29.96-14.49%
Annual Salary$53,290$62,310-14.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $59,977 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $53,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Nebraska average, which means South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nebraska average.

  • Nebraska average salary is $53,840.
  • Nebraska cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,961.
  • South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,290.
  • South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,977.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area$53,29088.85%$59,977
Nebraska$53,84092.89%$57,961
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $45,460 and $60,670 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 $77,280, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $36,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $36,470
15%2 – 4 years15$36,470 – $45,460
25%5 – 9 years25$45,460 – $49,990
25%10 – 14 years25$49,990 – $60,670
15%15 – 20 years15$49,990 – $77,280
10%20+ years10Above $77,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $53,290, South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($75,880).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,390), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,110).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$75,880
Health Care Social Workers$53,290
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,110
Social Workers$42,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,290 per year or $25.62 per hour in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,977 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($75,880), Health Care Social Workers($53,290), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,110).


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Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data