verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Paralegal Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$63,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.41/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
1,630
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,197 #6 of 51

Paralegal pay in Nebraska, explained

Paralegals in Nebraska earn a median of $63,250 per year ($30.41 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $44,230, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $86,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $63,250 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $63,250 is worth about $70,197 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #6 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,230
$21.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,250
$30.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$86,990
$41.82/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $63,250 $70,197
Colorado $78,190 $75,874 −$14,940
Missouri $61,410 $67,619 +$1,840
South Dakota $58,320 $65,834 +$4,930
Kansas $55,000 $61,065 +$8,250
Iowa $54,550 $62,157 +$8,700
Wyoming $49,490 $53,392 +$13,760

Paralegal in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Nebraska?

Paralegals in Nebraska earn a median of $63,250 per year ($30.41 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay paralegals well?

At $63,250, Nebraska pays 1% above the national median for paralegals. An estimated 1,630 work in the state.

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