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Lawyer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$109,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.49/hr
▼ 32% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
3,490
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$121,161 #36 of 51

Lawyer pay in Nebraska, explained

Lawyers in Nebraska earn a median of $109,170 per year ($52.49 per hour), which is 32% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $65,030, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $217,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $109,170 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $109,170 is worth about $121,161 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #36 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,030
$31.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,170
$52.49/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$217,700
$104.66/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $109,170 $121,161 —
Colorado $168,520 $163,529 −$59,350
Missouri $133,450 $146,944 −$24,280
Iowa $123,550 $140,778 −$14,380
Kansas $106,650 $118,411 +$2,520
South Dakota $102,040 $115,188 +$7,130
Wyoming $100,130 $108,026 +$9,040

Lawyer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Nebraska?

Lawyers in Nebraska earn a median of $109,170 per year ($52.49 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay lawyers well?

At $109,170, Nebraska pays 32% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 3,490 work in the state.

Lawyer salary in other states

New York · $207,860 District of Columbia · $195,190 California · $195,080 Massachusetts · $176,680 Delaware · $173,510 Colorado · $168,520 Virginia · $167,210 Connecticut · $163,600 New Jersey · $161,430 Illinois · $160,800 Pennsylvania · $157,180 Minnesota · $155,140

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