How much does a lawyer make in Omaha?
$131,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $63.33 an hour or $10,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.33
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,700Median: $131,700Highest 10%: $230,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,700 | $36.88 | |
| 25th | $94,920 | $45.63 | |
| Median | $131,700 | $63.33 | |
| 75th | $186,200 | $89.52 | |
| 90th | $230,800 | $110.97 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Sioux City, IA | $120,800 |
| Grand Island, NE | $103,200 |
| Lincoln, NE | $101,300 |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $208,200 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,230 |
| Legal Support Worker | $56,600 |
| Title Examiner | $51,300 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $44,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $63.33 ($131,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $131,700 against $159,700 nationally, 17% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $109,200, so Omaha pays 21% more.
Where does Omaha rank for lawyer pay?
103 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $230,800 or more.
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.