Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lincoln
Compared to Nebraska
Lincoln Social Workers earn an average of $41,640 or $20.02 per hour which is 4% less than the Nebraska average salary of $43,730.
| Average | Lincoln | Nebraska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.02 | $21.03 | -4.80% |
| Annual Salary | $41,640 | $43,730 | -4.78% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lincoln Social Workers earn an average of $41,640 or $20.02 per hour which is 24% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Lincoln | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.02 | $26.39 | -24.14% |
| Annual Salary | $41,640 | $54,880 | -24.13% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Lincoln earns an average annual salary of $44,397 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $43,730. 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 | $41,640 | 93.79% | $44,397 |
| Nebraska | $43,730 | 92.89% | $47,077 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lincoln, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $47,050 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $52,450, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $31,620, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 59 | Under $31,620 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 88 | $31,620 – $37,200 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 148 | $37,200 – $37,920 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 148 | $37,920 – $47,050 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 88 | $37,920 – $52,450 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 59 | Above $52,450 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $41,640, Lincoln Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,150), School Psychologists ($79,780), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,300), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,480).
| 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 Social Workers
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