Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,040 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $28,180
90th percentile $38,640
Employed locally 380
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,180
    25th
    $29,180
    50th (median)
    $30,040
    75th
    $32,780
    90th
    $38,640

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,110
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,710
    Food Preparation Workers$30,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,870
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,010
    Bartenders$27,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeast Nebraska is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.96 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northeast Nebraska is 12.8% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $28,180 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,180.