Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Nebraska
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $63,250 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,250
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230; the top 10% earn over $86,990. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Nebraska
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Nebraska?
The median is $63,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230 and the top 10% earn over $86,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.