How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Nebraska?
$63,250a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Nebraska. That is $30.41 an hour or $5,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.41
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,230Median: $63,250Highest 10%: $86,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,230 | $21.26 | |
| 25th | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| 75th | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| 90th | $86,990 | $41.82 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $64,230 |
| Lincoln, NE | $61,440 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 14. Connecticut | $63,820 |
| 15. Illinois | $63,670 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,370 |
| 17. Nebraska | $63,250 |
| 18. Utah | $63,220 |
| 19. Delaware | $63,110 |
| 20. Hawaii | $62,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $30.41 ($63,250 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Nebraska than the national average?
Yes: $63,250 against $62,890 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Nebraska rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Nebraska ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $64,230 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.