Lawyers Salary in Nebraska (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 3,490 employed

Annual Mean

$133,490

$64.18/hr

Annual Median

$109,170

$52.49/hr

Bottom 10%

$65,030

$31.26/hr

Top 10%

$217,700

$104.66/hr

Location vs National Average

Nebraska

$133,490

Difference

-28.2% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$65,030	$31.26/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$81,240	$39.06/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$109,170	$52.49/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$166,080	$79.84/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$217,700	$104.66/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$65K

25th

$81K

Median

$109K

75th

$166K

90th

$218K

Nebraska has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 3,490), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Nebraska, Lawyers salaries range from $65,030 at the 10th percentile to $217,700 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $152,670 (140% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Nebraska

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

How Lawyers Compares in Nebraska

The average Lawyers salary of $133,490 in Nebraska ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 3,490 Lawyerss employed in Nebraska.