80+ Counselor Jobs in Nebraska
Counselor positions in Nebraska with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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80+ Counselor Jobs in Nebraska Available Now
These 30 roles pay ~$70k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist -Grand Island, NE
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Therapist II - Crisis Stabilization and Resource Center
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How Nebraska Compares for Counselor Pay
Nebraska against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Nebraska advertise $5k above the $78k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $124k.
| State | Median pay | vs NE | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (this page) | $83k | — | 5.9/10 | 36 |
| Hawaii#1 | $124k | +$41k | 7.0/10 | 16 |
| Wyomingborders | $116k | +$33k | 6.2/10 | 9 |
| South Dakotaborders | $96k | +$13k | 5.7/10 | 16 |
| Iowaborders | $81k | −$2k | 6.0/10 | 77 |
| Coloradoborders | $75k | −$8k | 5.8/10 | 234 |
| Missouriborders | $71k | −$12k | 5.4/10 | 164 |
| Kansasborders | $67k | −$16k | 5.6/10 | 78 |
“borders” = shares a border with Nebraska; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Nebraska: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Nebraska offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in nebraska. With 80+ open positions and salaries ranging from $54K to $104K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Nebraska on this page have an average score of 4.7/10, with 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in nebraska include Center Pointe, Boys Town, Best Care, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs nebraska. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in nebraska, Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Mindpath Health (score: 93.4/100), Total Life (score: 90.9/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K. This data is derived from 3,657+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn in Nebraska?
Listed counselors in Nebraska on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $54K to $104K per year, with a median near $69K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Nebraska right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Center Pointe, Boys Town, Best Care, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in nebraska are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 80+ counselors positions in Nebraska listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Nebraska
- HHeartland Family Service11 open roles here
Center Pointe9 open roles here · WLB 33/100
Children's Nebraska5 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Nebraska Medicine5 open roles here · WLB 57/100
- MMid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services4 open roles here
- Best Care3 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Gotham Enterprises3 open roles here · WLB 95/100
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