Bartenders Salary in Nebraska
Bartenders in Nebraska earn a median of $30,180 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,320
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,080; the top 10% earn over $60,140. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Waiters and Waitresses$33,770 median in Nebraska
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,540 median in Nebraska
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,450 median in Nebraska
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,690 median in Nebraska
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35,920 median in Nebraska
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,000 median in Nebraska
Bartenders pay in Nebraska
How much do bartenders make in Nebraska?
The median is $30,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,080 and the top 10% earn over $60,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.