Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $42,820 or $20.59 per hour which is 2% less than the Nebraska average salary of $43,730.
| Average | Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area | Nebraska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.59 | $21.03 | -2.09% |
| Annual Salary | $42,820 | $43,730 | -2.08% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $42,820 or $20.59 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.59 | $26.39 | -21.98% |
| Annual Salary | $42,820 | $54,880 | -21.98% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $48,194 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $43,730. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Nebraska average, which means Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area | $42,820 | 88.85% | $48,194 |
| Nebraska | $43,730 | 92.89% | $47,077 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $48,740 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $54,840, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 28 | Under $30,400 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 42 | $30,400 – $37,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 70 | $37,060 – $38,860 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 70 | $38,860 – $48,740 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 42 | $38,860 – $54,840 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 28 | Above $54,840 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $42,820, Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($81,210), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,320), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,250).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $81,210 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,320 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $50,250 |
| Social Workers | $42,820 |
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