Lawyer Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in Nebraska
$109,170
$52.49 an hour
10th percentile
$65,030
90th percentile
$217,700
Jobs (wage & salary)
3,490
The median annual wage for lawyers in Nebraska was $109,170 in May 2025, $50,500 (32%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $81,240 (25th percentile) and $166,080 (75th percentile).
Nebraska ranks 39 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,030 | $31.26 |
| 25th | $81,240 | $39.06 |
| 50th (median) | $109,170 | $52.49 |
| 75th | $166,080 | $79.84 |
| 90th | $217,700 | $104.66 |
| Mean (average) | $133,490 | $64.18 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.