NE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual Salary $64,410 +9% above national average (national: $59,190)
$66,690Mean Annual
$31Median Hourly
1,980Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$64,410
$37,660
10th pct.
$100,090
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$37,660$18.10
25th percentile$46,900$22.55
50th percentile (median)$64,410$30.97
75th percentile$81,210$39.05
90th percentile (top earners)$100,090$48.12
Mean (average)$66,690$32.06

How Nebraska Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Nebraska
Nebraska (current) $64,410
Alaska $79,220 +23%
New Mexico $70,770 +10%
Oregon $69,660 +8%
North Dakota $66,450 +3%
District of Columbia $66,140 +3%
Utah $65,920 +2%
Idaho $65,240 +1%
New Jersey $64,710 +0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Nebraska?

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Nebraska is $66,690 per year. The median (middle) salary is $64,410 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Nebraska?

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in Nebraska typically earn around $37,660 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $46,900 per year.

What is the highest Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Nebraska?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Nebraska make approximately $100,090 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $81,210 per year.

How does the Nebraska Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary compare to the national average?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Nebraska is $64,410, which is +9% above national average of $59,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes