Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Nebraska
Waiters and Waitresses in Nebraska earn a median of $33,770 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $33,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,310
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,080; the top 10% earn over $59,420. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,450 median in Nebraska
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,260 median in Nebraska
- Bartenders$30,180 median in Nebraska
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,000 median in Nebraska
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,540 median in Nebraska
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,690 median in Nebraska
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Nebraska
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Nebraska?
The median is $33,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,080 and the top 10% earn over $59,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.