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How much does a child make in Lincoln?

$46,230a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $22.23 an hour or $3,853 a month.

Hourly
$22.23
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
363 of 390
Jobs in the area
950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,080Median: $46,230Highest 10%: $63,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,080$19.27
25th$44,300$21.30
Median$46,230$22.23
75th$53,670$25.80
90th$63,160$30.37

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for childs.

Sioux City, IA$50,710
Grand Island, NE$49,810
Omaha, NE$49,490
Child salary in Nebraska Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Substance Abuse$76,480
Marriage and Family Therapist$71,760
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,700
Healthcare Social Worker$63,020
Health Education Specialist$55,630
Educational$55,510
Community and Social Service Specialist$53,170
Rehabilitation Counselor$45,030
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$44,720
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,140
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Lincoln?

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $22.23 ($46,230 a year).

Do childs make more in Lincoln than the national average?

No: $46,230 against $59,550 nationally, 22% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $47,770, so Lincoln pays 3% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for child pay?

363 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Lincoln?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,160 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.