This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Nebraska. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Nebraska Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $31,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Nebraska saw a solid number of companies featuring over 133 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.
Nebraska Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $31,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Unlisted Company, Nebraska State Government, McConaughy Discovery Center, Children's Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha, and Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Additional Salaries by Area
In this section explore additional details on the types of Counselors:
- Addiction Counselor
- College Counselor
- Genetic Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- High School Counselor
- Marriage Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- School Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Addiction Counselor | $30,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Nebraska, Nebraska State Government, Regional West, Regional West Medical Center, and BayMark Health Services offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $43,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Sequel Youth and Family Services, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Children's Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha, EduCo USA, and City of Lincoln & Lancaster County offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $40,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Health Initiatives offering Full-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $33,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., Child Saving Institute, AseraCare Hospice, WeightNot, and Doane University offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $24,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Unlisted Company, Child Saving Institute, AseraCare Hospice, Children's Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha, and State of Nebraska offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $44,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were offering with required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $30,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Child Saving Institute, Unlisted Company, Fremont Medical Center, Behaven Kids, and University of Nebraska at Kearney offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $32,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Regional West Medical Center, Nebraska State Government, and State of Nebraska offering Part-time, Temporary, and Full-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $31,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Unlisted Company, Child Saving Institute, AseraCare Hospice, State of Nebraska, and Children's Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $30,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Nebraska State Government, State of Nebraska, City of Lincoln & Lancaster County, Unlisted Company, and Riverwood Group offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Nebraska Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 133 jobs for Nebraska Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| AseraCare Hospice | 16 jobs |
| Unlisted Company | 9 jobs |
| Nebraska State Government | 6 jobs |
| McConaughy Discovery Center | 5 jobs |
| Children's Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha | 4 jobs |
| Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. | 4 jobs |
| State of Nebraska | 4 jobs |
| Better Living Counseling Services, Inc. | 4 jobs |
| Pathfinder Support Services | 3 jobs |
| Faith Regional Health Services of Nebraska | 3 jobs |
| Regional West Medical Center | 3 jobs |
| Child Saving Institute | 3 jobs |
| BOYS TOWN | 2 jobs |
| Regional West | 2 jobs |
| Sequel Youth and Family Services | 2 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 133 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 36 jobs |
| Lincoln, NE | 24 jobs |
| O'Neill, NE | 6 jobs |
| Scottsbluff, NE | 6 jobs |
| Grand Island, NE | 6 jobs |
| Fremont, NE | 5 jobs |
| York, NE | 4 jobs |
| Beatrice, NE | 4 jobs |
| Kearney, NE | 3 jobs |
| Norfolk, NE | 3 jobs |
| North Platte, NE | 2 jobs |
| McCook, NE | 2 jobs |
| Lexington, NE | 2 jobs |
| Sidney, NE | 1 job |
Get More Information
- Nebraska School Counseling | NDE
- ERIC – Nebraska Counselor: Journal of the Nebraska …
- Pages – crlLicenseeInformation – Nebraska
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
