How much does a food server make in Nebraska?
$31,540a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Nebraska. That is $15.16 an hour or $2,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.16
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,790Median: $31,540Highest 10%: $38,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,790 | $13.84 | |
| 25th | $29,450 | $14.16 | |
| Median | $31,540 | $15.16 | |
| 75th | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| 90th | $38,510 | $18.51 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Island, NE | $32,820 |
| Omaha, NE | $32,150 |
| Sioux City, IA | $31,290 |
| Lincoln, NE | $29,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 33. Indiana | $31,840 |
| 34. Missouri | $31,840 |
| 35. South Carolina | $31,740 |
| 36. Nebraska | $31,540 |
| 37. Georgia | $31,530 |
| 38. North Carolina | $31,460 |
| 39. Delaware | $31,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $15.16 ($31,540 a year).
Do food servers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $31,540 against $35,360 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for food server pay?
Nebraska ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays food servers the most?
Grand Island, NE, with a median of $32,820 a year.
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.