How much does a bartender make in Omaha?
$34,630a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $16.65 an hour or $2,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.65
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $34,630Highest 10%: $62,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| 75th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $62,850 | $30.22 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Lincoln, NE | $30,660 |
| Grand Island, NE | $28,910 |
| Sioux City, IA | $23,750 |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,240 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $48,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $40,740 |
| Cook | $37,840 |
| Cook | $36,750 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,140 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $34,290 |
| Dishwasher | $33,810 |
| Cook | $32,710 |
| Food Server | $32,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $16.65 ($34,630 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $34,630 against $34,340 nationally, 1% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $30,180, so Omaha pays 15% more.
Where does Omaha rank for bartender pay?
141 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,850 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.