Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Nebraska

Judicial law clerks in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $69,680 a year) and the least in Omaha ($48,420), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the judicial law clerks average at $57,240 and the median at $49,570 for 110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,950.

Judicial Law Clerks average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$69,680
Omaha$48,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$69,680	$67,180	$49,570	$55,559	92
Omaha	$48,420	$44,640	$38,350	$39,762	92

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

Judicial Law Clerks salary in other states

Judicial Law Clerks 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 23-1012.
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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