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How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Lincoln?

$45,030a year

Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $21.65 an hour or $3,753 a month.

Hourly
$21.65
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
168 of 281
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,040Median: $45,030Highest 10%: $68,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,040$17.81
25th$38,160$18.35
Median$45,030$21.65
75th$58,500$28.13
90th$68,040$32.71

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.

Sioux City, IA$46,440
Omaha, NE$37,850
Rehabilitation Counselor salary in Nebraska Rehabilitation Counselor 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
Child$46,230
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 rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Lincoln?

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $21.65 ($45,030 a year).

Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Lincoln than the national average?

No: $45,030 against $46,850 nationally, 4% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $47,050, so Lincoln pays 4% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?

168 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Lincoln?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,040 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.