Lawyers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,160 -47.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.06
10th percentile $47,280
90th percentile $198,510
Employed locally 140
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,280
    25th
    $61,550
    50th (median)
    $79,160
    75th
    $114,680
    90th
    $198,510

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,330
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $43,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northeast Nebraska is $38.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.34 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 47.6% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $47,280 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,550.