How much does a waiter and waitress make in Omaha?
$34,290a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $16.49 an hour or $2,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.49
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 181 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $34,290Highest 10%: $59,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $29,220 | $14.05 | |
| Median | $34,290 | $16.49 | |
| 75th | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| 90th | $59,870 | $28.78 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Lincoln, NE | $36,080 |
| Grand Island, NE | $29,840 |
| Sioux City, IA | $26,430 |
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 |
| Bartender | $34,630 |
| Dishwasher | $33,810 |
| Cook | $32,710 |
| Food Server | $32,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $16.49 ($34,290 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $34,290 against $35,230 nationally, 3% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $33,770, so Omaha pays 2% more.
Where does Omaha rank for waiter and waitress pay?
181 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,870 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.