38+ Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska
Social Worker positions in Nebraska with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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38+ Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska Available Now
These 10 roles pay ~$75k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Nebraska Compares for Social Worker Pay
Nebraska against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Nebraska advertise $22k below the $87k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $196k.
| State | Median pay | vs NE | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (this page) | $65k | — | 5.4/10 | 26 |
| Wyomingborders | $196k | +$131k | 7.5/10 | 7 |
| Arkansas#2 | $118k | +$52k | 5.7/10 | 50 |
| Iowaborders | $101k | +$36k | 5.7/10 | 57 |
| Kansasborders | $93k | +$27k | 5.7/10 | 72 |
| Coloradoborders | $85k | +$20k | 6.0/10 | 126 |
| Missouriborders | $85k | +$20k | 5.6/10 | 138 |
| South Dakotaborders | $71k | +$6k | 4.7/10 | 13 |
“borders” = shares a border with Nebraska; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Nebraska offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in nebraska. With 38+ open positions and salaries ranging from $47K to $75K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska on this page have an average score of 4.2/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in nebraska include Hillcrest Health & LIving, Lasting Hope Recovery Center, Vetter Senior Living, Best Care, and more. Positions span social worker jobs nebraska across 2 states. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in nebraska, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) 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 $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ 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 social workers earn in Nebraska?
Listed social workers in Nebraska on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $47K to $75K per year, with a median near $50K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker 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 social workers in Nebraska right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Hillcrest Health & LIving, Lasting Hope Recovery Center, Vetter Senior Living, Best Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in nebraska are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 38+ social workers 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 Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska Medicine4 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Best Care3 open roles here · WLB 49/100Children's Nebraska3 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Eventide Senior Living Communities3 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Boys Town2 open roles here · WLB 47/100
Hillcrest Health & LIving2 open roles here · WLB 58/100- LLasting Hope Recovery Center2 open roles here
State of Nebraska2 open roles here · WLB 59/100
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