Waiters and Waitresses pay in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $16.24 an hour ($33,770 a year). About 13,310 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Nebraska ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Nebraska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.50 | $28,080 |
| 25% of workers | $13.63 | $28,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.24 | $33,770 |
| 75% of workers | $22.46 | $46,710 |
| 90% of workers | $28.57 | $59,420 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $36,080 | 2,520 |
| Omaha | $34,290 | 7,620 |
| Grand Island | $29,840 | 570 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nebraska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $39,230 |
| Bartenders | $30,180 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,210 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,540 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,450 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,690 |
| Food Service Managers | $60,450 |
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