How much does a waiter and waitress make in Nebraska?
$33,770a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Nebraska. That is $16.24 an hour or $2,814 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.24
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $33,770Highest 10%: $59,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| Median | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| 75th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 90th | $59,420 | $28.57 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $36,080 |
| Omaha, NE | $34,290 |
| Grand Island, NE | $29,840 |
| Sioux City, IA | $26,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 23. Rhode Island | $35,420 |
| 24. West Virginia | $35,380 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $34,690 |
| 26. Nebraska | $33,770 |
| 27. North Carolina | $32,150 |
| 28. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 29. Utah | $31,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $16.24 ($33,770 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $33,770 against $35,230 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Nebraska ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $36,080 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.