How much does a lawyer make in Nebraska?
$109,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Nebraska. That is $52.49 an hour or $9,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.49
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,030Median: $109,200Highest 10%: $217,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,030 | $31.26 | |
| 25th | $81,240 | $39.06 | |
| Median | $109,200 | $52.49 | |
| 75th | $166,100 | $79.85 | |
| 90th | $217,700 | $104.66 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $131,700 |
| Sioux City, IA | $120,800 |
| Grand Island, NE | $103,200 |
| Lincoln, NE | $101,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 36. South Carolina | $120,300 |
| 37. New Mexico | $119,700 |
| 38. Maine | $113,100 |
| 39. Nebraska | $109,200 |
| 40. North Dakota | $106,900 |
| 41. Kansas | $106,700 |
| 42. Louisiana | $104,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $52.49 ($109,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $109,200 against $159,700 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for lawyer pay?
Nebraska ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays lawyers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $131,700 a year.
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.