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Legal Jobs & Salaries in Nebraska (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

Nebraska employs 5,780 Legal professionals across 6 occupations. Explore salary ranges, top paying jobs, and career opportunities within the Legal industry.

5,780
Employed in NE
6
Occupations
$99K
Avg Salary
$38K–$217K
Salary Range (P10–P90)

Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs in Legal in Nebraska

The best-compensated occupations within Legal in Nebraska, based on median salary data.

#1
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$208K
160 employed
#2
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$117K
30 employed
#3
Lawyers
$109K
3,490 employed
#4
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
$63K
1,630 employed
#5
Judicial Law Clerks
$49K
110 employed

All 6 Legal Jobs in Nebraska by Median Salary

Complete breakdown of all occupations in the Legal industry in Nebraska, sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Click any job title for state-specific salary details.

# Job Title Median Salary Mean Salary Employment Hourly Rate
1 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $208,180 $197,450 160 $100/hr
2 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $117,060 $128,540 30 $56/hr
3 Lawyers $109,170 $133,490 3,490 $52/hr
4 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $63,250 $63,480 1,630 $30/hr
5 Judicial Law Clerks $49,570 $57,240 110 $23/hr
6 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $48,880 $54,290 360 $23/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Legal jobs are in Nebraska?

Nebraska has 6 Legal occupations with 5,780 total employed workers (2025 BLS data).

What is the highest-paying Legal job in Nebraska?

The highest-paying Legal occupation in Nebraska is Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates with a median salary of $208,180/year.

What is the average Legal salary in Nebraska?

The average median salary across 6 Legal occupations in Nebraska is $99,352/year.

What is the salary range for Legal in Nebraska?

Salaries in Legal in Nebraska range from $38,350 (entry-level) to $217,700 (senior) across all occupations.

What are SOC codes?

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes organize jobs into groups. Legal occupations use SOC prefix 23. Data comes from BLS OEWS.

Explore Legal Career Resources

Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Salary figures represent May 2025 compensation for occupations classified under SOC code 23* in Nebraska. Percentile ranges (P10–P90) reflect the lowest and highest earning 10% of workers. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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