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

In Nebraska, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $30.66 an hour ($63,770 a year). About 2,170 people work in this job there.

$30.66Median hourly pay

$47,040–$81,740Middle half of workers, yearly

2,170People in this job in Nebraska

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Nebraska ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Nebraska

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.38	$42,400
25% of workers	$22.61	$47,040
Half of workers (median)	$30.66	$63,770
75% of workers	$39.30	$81,740
90% of workers	$52.70	$109,610

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Lincoln	$76,480	560
Omaha	$60,650	1,140
Grand Island	$60,320	100

Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors

Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Nebraska

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$47,770
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$62,500
Social and Human Service Assistants	$38,940
Healthcare Social Workers	$62,420
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$43,240
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$63,460

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.