Nebraska Clinical Psychologist Salary Outlook
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults has a diagnosable mental illness, from drug addiction to bipolar disorder. But, sadly, less than 15% of people seek professional help in dealing with their mental and behavioral troubles.
In Nebraska, though, a slightly higher percentage of people sought mental health treatment in the most recent year for which data is available, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Additionally, about 18% of Nebraska adults have a mental illness, compared to 19% nationally.
Among the professionals trained and qualified to help provide mental health treatment are clinical psychologists. Let’s take a look at what they can expect to earn in Nebraska, as well as what the future may hold for successful psychologist careers in the state.
What’s On This Page
- How Much Do Clinical Psychologists Make in Nebraska?
- Who’s Hiring for Clinical Psychologists in Nebraska?
- Which Nebraska Cities Are Best for Clinical Psychologists?
How Much Do Clinical Psychologists Make in Nebraska?
The average wage for a clinical psychologist in Nebraska is $83,040, which puts the state in the bottom half among others in the region.
Average annual clinical psychologist wage, Midwestern states
| North Dakota | $112,640 |
| Ohio | $106,190 |
| Wisconsin | $104,020 |
| Illinois | $102,400 |
| Minnesota | $101,360 |
| Iowa | $94,740 |
| South Dakota | $86,190 |
| Indiana | $83,500 |
| Nebraska | $83,040 |
| Michigan | $82,950 |
| Kansas | $77,220 |
| Missouri | $75,810 |
Compared to other states, Nebraska’s clinical psychologist salaries may appear to be on the low side. But compare $83,040 against $55,070, the average general yearly salary for all workers across the state.
Median – Top 10% Nebraska wage for clinical psychologists
| Average | $83,040 |
| Median | $83,990 |
| 75th percentile | $105,070 |
| Top 10th percentile | $129,730 |
Nebraska’s salaries for clinical psychologists may not be among the highest in the country, but the state is expected to see double-digit job growth in the field over the decade leading up to 2032.
States by projected long-term growth rate for clinical psychologist job openings, top 20
| Montana | 13% |
| Maryland | 12.6% |
| Kansas | 12.5% |
| North Dakota | 12.5% |
| West Virginia | 12.2% |
| Massachusetts | 11.9% |
| Virginia | 11.6% |
| Alabama | 11.4% |
| Nebraska | 11.4% |
| Michigan | 11.2% |
| Kentucky | 11.1% |
Note: Long-term 2022-2032
Which Nebraska Cities Are Best for Clinical Psychologists?
On average, clinical psychologists in Omaha earn a better salary than their counterparts throughout the rest of the state, based on available data.
Nebraska cities by average annual clinical psychologist wage
| Omaha | $86,640 |
| Lincoln | $72,350 |
| Statewide | $83,040 |
Per capita there are over twice as many clinical psychologist jobs in Lincoln as there are across the state, based on available data.
Nebraska by clinical psychologist employment per 1,000 jobs
| Lincoln | 0.68 |
| Statewide | 0.32 |
May 2022 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics salary and labor market information for Psychologists is based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed January 2025.
Who’s Hiring for Clinical Psychologists in Nebraska?
Jobs for clinical psychologists should become more prevalent in Nebraska over the next several years, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t hundreds of jobs available today, in a range of industries and organizational types.
SEE ALSO: How to Become a Clinical Psychologist
While new openings are posted all the time, here’s a look at some of the Nebraska employers that were seeking to hire clinical psychologists in the summer of 2020:
- Grand Island Mental Health & Medical Clinic
- Bryan Health
- Mind Matters: Mental Health & Wellness
- Lincoln Behavioral Health Clinic
- Focus C3
- Regional West Health Services
- State of Nebraska
- Midtown Medical Group
- University of Nebraska-Omaha
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Senior Counseling Group
- LifeHealth
- CHI Health Lasting Hope
- Michael Burke and Associates
- Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
- National Association for Rural Mental Health
- Lincoln Public Schools
- Jenda Family Services
- Family Resources of Greater Nebraska
- Blue Valley Behavioral Health
- Project Harmony
- Dignity Health
Conclusion
While the average clinical psychologist in Nebraska today may not be making the highest wage when compared to others across the country, a high wage relative to those of other jobs in the state as well as a high growth rate over the next decade should continue to make Nebraska an attractive place for clinical psychologists and psychology students.
SEE ALSO: Top Nebraska Psychology Doctorate Programs
Additional References
- Information on clinical psychologist job openings in Nebraska was gathered from listings posted in summer 2020 on Indeed.com and Glassdoor.com
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2017-2018 NSDUH State Prevalence Estimates. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2017-2018-nsduh-state-prevalence-estimates
- U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Query System. (2020). Accessed from https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home
- Projections Managing Partnership, Projections Central, Long Term Occupational Projections. (Undated). Accessed from https://projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm
- Average Clinical Psychologist Salary by State. (2020). Retrieved from https://psydprograms.org/average-clinical-psychologist-salary-by-state/