Lawyers salary
in South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $62,730–$103,670
- vs U.S. median
- -52%
- Metro rank
- #304 of 304
Lawyers in the South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $76,050 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 52% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 30% below the NE statewide median of $109,170. It ranks #304 of 304 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Lawyers pay in other NE metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $131,730 |
| Lincoln, NE | $101,300 |
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Questions
What is the average Lawyers salary in South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $76,050 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $62,730 and $103,670. The 10th percentile is $45,280 and the 90th is $142,740.
Is South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Lawyers?
That is 52% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 30% below the NE statewide median of $109,170. It ranks #304 of 304 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Lawyers make an hour in South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area?
About $36.56 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $76,050 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $30.16–$49.84 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.