Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Nebraska

Child, family, and school social workers in Nebraska earn the most in Grand Island (average $58,160 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($51,060), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the child, family, and school social workers average at $51,650 and the median at $47,770 for 4,830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,000.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers average salary by city in Nebraska

Grand Island$58,160
Omaha$53,630
Lincoln$51,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Island	$58,160	$49,810	$44,550	$47,145	87
Omaha	$53,630	$49,490	$45,580	$43,711	92
Lincoln	$51,060	$46,230	$44,300	$41,763	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in other states

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.