Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #23 of 51 · NE
1.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,590 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $33,770
Employment 13,310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,080P25 $28,340 Median $33,770P75 $46,710P90 $59,420
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Nebraska earn between $28,080 and $59,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Nebraska is $39,590, about 1.2% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $36,080 | $41,660 | 2,520 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $34,290 | $39,620 | 7,620 |
| Grand Island, NE | $29,840 | $38,690 | 570 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $28,610 | $35,460 | 860 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $28,500 | $35,960 | 2,030 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $28,400 | $35,160 | 460 |