salary$131,730 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$230,820per year
Jobs in the area2,010people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Omaha?
Cheap. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 13.2% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $131,730 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $76,700 and $230,820.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 13.2% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Omaha, NE-IA metro area.