Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Nebraska

Paralegals and legal assistants in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $65,840 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($62,340), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paralegals and legal assistants average at $63,480 and the median at $63,250 for 1,630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $69,700.

Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$65,840
Lincoln$62,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$65,840	$64,230	$50,490	$52,966	92
Lincoln	$62,340	$61,440	$49,080	$50,313	92

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

Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in other states

Paralegals and Legal Assistants 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 23-2011.
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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