Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Nebraska

Rehabilitation counselors in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $49,860 a year) and the least in Omaha ($43,640), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the rehabilitation counselors average at $51,060 and the median at $47,050 for 480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,820.

Rehabilitation Counselors average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$49,860
Omaha$43,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$49,860	$45,030	$38,160	$40,853	92
Omaha	$43,640	$37,850	$35,660	$36,139	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other states

Rehabilitation Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1015.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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