Lawyer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$52.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,367/year ($6,781/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $109,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $217,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,490 Lawyer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Lawyer salary of $109,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,367 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $109,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,187 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,352 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$4,264 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,367 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,781 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Nebraska?
- The median Lawyer salary in Nebraska is $109,170 per year ($52.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,240 and $166,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $109,170, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $81,367 per year ($6,781 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 3,490 Lawyer jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.