Bartenders pay in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the median pay for bartenders is $14.51 an hour ($30,180 a year). About 7,320 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Nebraska ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Nebraska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.50 | $28,080 |
| 25% of workers | $13.50 | $28,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.51 | $30,180 |
| 75% of workers | $22.14 | $46,040 |
| 90% of workers | $28.91 | $60,140 |
Bartenders pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $34,630 | 3,790 |
| Lincoln | $30,660 | 1,110 |
| Grand Island | $28,910 | 260 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nebraska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,000 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $33,770 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $39,230 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,210 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,030 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,540 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,690 |
| Food Service Managers | $60,450 |
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