Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Nebraska

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $186,780 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($180,060), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates average at $197,450 and the median at $208,180 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $143,830.

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$186,780
Lincoln$180,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$186,780	$208,180	$202,550	$131,453	92
Lincoln	$180,060	$208,180	$202,550	$127,024	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in other states

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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