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How much does a substance abuse make in Lincoln?

$76,480a year

Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $36.77 an hour or $6,373 a month.

Hourly
$36.77
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
7 of 387
Jobs in the area
560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,650Median: $76,480Highest 10%: $113,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,650$20.02
25th$55,010$26.45
Median$76,480$36.77
75th$106,800$51.37
90th$113,700$54.68

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for substance abuses.

Omaha, NE$60,650
Grand Island, NE$60,320
Sioux City, IA$60,240
Substance Abuse salary in Nebraska Substance Abuse salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

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
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 substance abuse make an hour in Lincoln?

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $36.77 ($76,480 a year).

Do substance abuses make more in Lincoln than the national average?

Yes: $76,480 against $59,350 nationally, 29% more.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $63,770, so Lincoln pays 20% more.

Where does Lincoln rank for substance abuse pay?

7 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Lincoln?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,700 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.