PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Social Worker - Rural Access Network Growth Enhancement (Range)
Veterans Health Administration · Lincoln, NE
$64k–$100k/ year
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Lincoln, NE
The median clinical social worker pay in the Lincoln area is $28.30 per hour ($58,860 a year), with the typical range running from $24.23 to $35.03. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lincoln. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lincoln.
- $28.30median pay per hour, Lincoln
- $24–$35typical range per hour
- 190clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 2% below the Nebraska statewide median of $28.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 190 healthcare social workers employed in the Lincoln metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.73 | $45,200 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.23 | $50,400 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.30 | $58,860 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.03 | $72,860 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.43 | $88,250 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Lincoln ranks
- 310th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 273rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 Nebraska metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lincoln
- Overall prices in Lincoln run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.30 median hour buys what $30.90 buys at the national price level, 6% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Lincoln paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,019
- Per year: $50,940
- Per month: $4,245
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lincoln metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lincoln
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Lincoln
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Chi Health St. Elizabeth Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bryan Medical Center Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital Lincoln, NE | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Lincoln Regional Center Lincoln, NE | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Lancaster County
HRSA lists 5 active mental health shortage designations that include Lancaster County (1 geographic, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 45 mi | $29.40/hr | 64,777 |
| Omaha, NE | 45 mi | $29.40/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 52 mi | $29.40/hr | 62,665 |
| Grand Island, NE | 88 mi | $29.58/hr | 53,250 |
| Manhattan, KS | 112 mi | $28.69/hr | 54,700 |
| Sioux City, IA | 117 mi | $29.84/hr | 86,875 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Nebraska · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Nebraska
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Lincoln
Lincoln city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Lincoln, NE?
Clinical Social Workers in the Lincoln metro area have a median pay of $28.30 per hour, about $58,860 a year. The middle half earn between $24.23 and $35.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lincoln a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Lincoln ranks 273rd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 310th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Lincoln?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lincoln. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lincoln.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Lincoln as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Lincoln in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active mental health shortage designations that include Lancaster County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lincoln?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lincoln is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
- BrightSpring Health ServicesSAN DIEGO, CA · 4 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
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2What they are offering now
Low$29Median$43.00High$61
368 Social Worker postings with published pay in the US, 303 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Social Worker roles
- Social Worker - Rural Access Network Growth Enhancement (Range)Permanent$64k–$100k/ year
- Social WorkerPermanent$24.27–$36.10/ hour
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