Lawyers Salary in Nebraska
In Nebraska, lawyers earn a median $109,170 a year, well below the national median of $159,670 (−32%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. Lawyers earn 2.2 times the median across all occupations in Nebraska ($48,980). Among neighbouring states, Colorado, Missouri and Iowa pay more (up to $168,520 in Colorado) and Kansas, South Dakota and Wyoming pay less (down to $100,130 in Wyoming). Nebraska employs 3,490 lawyers, 3.41 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.70 means it is less common in Nebraska than nationally.
Nebraska vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nebraska | Hourly | $31.26 | $39.06 | $52.49 | $79.84 | $104.66 | $64.18 | 3,490 | 3.41 | 0.70 |
| Annual | $65,030 | $81,240 | $109,170 | $166,080 | $217,700 | $133,490 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $37.67 | $49.51 | $76.76 | $106.43 | $169.04 | $89.35 | 754,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $78,360 | $102,990 | $159,670 | $221,370 | $351,600 | $185,840 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.70
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.41
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nebraska's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nebraska
4 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Nebraska publish a row for lawyers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $63.33 | $131,730 | $76,700 | $230,820 | 2,010 | 4.04 | 0.83 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58.07 | $120,790 | $69,960 | $276,320 | 150 | 2.03 | 0.42 |
| Grand Island, NE | $49.59 | $103,150 | $62,840 | $164,860 | 50 | 1.33 | 0.27 |
| Lincoln, NE | $48.70 | $101,300 | $65,970 | $175,470 | 820 | 4.47 | 0.92 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $46.39 | $96,490 | $59,710 | $200,380 | 150 | 1.60 | 0.33 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $42.70 | $88,810 | $48,980 | $200,380 | 70 | 1.80 | 0.37 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $36.56 | $76,050 | $45,280 | $142,740 | 270 | 1.76 | 0.36 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $52.49 | $109,170 | 3,490 | 0.70 |
| Colorado | $81.02 | $168,520 | 16,720 | 1.20 |
| Iowa | $59.40 | $123,550 | 3,550 | 0.47 |
| Kansas | $51.28 | $106,650 | 4,190 | 0.60 |
| Missouri | $64.16 | $133,450 | 11,560 | 0.81 |
| South Dakota | $49.06 | $102,040 | 1,360 | 0.61 |
| Wyoming | $48.14 | $100,130 | 900 | 0.66 |
See the national page for Lawyers (every state ranked) and the Nebraska wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nebraska estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.