Lawyers Salary in Nebraska
Lawyers in Nebraska earn a median of $109,170 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,030; the top 10% earn over $217,700. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Labor Relations Specialists$81,910 median in Nebraska
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$117,060 median in Nebraska
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$208,180 median in Nebraska
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$73,920 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67,410 median in Nebraska
- Compliance Managers$116,430 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Nebraska
How much do lawyers make in Nebraska?
The median is $109,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,030 and the top 10% earn over $217,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−32% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.