Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Grand Island, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Island, NE

Median annual salary $35,790 +6% vs national
Median hourly $17.21
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $62,150
Employed locally 510
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $35,790
    75th
    $47,130
    90th
    $62,150

    Grand Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,397 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 53% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,110
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,610
    New York $46,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,390
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,530
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $45,030

    Related occupations in Grand Island, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,220
    Food Preparation Workers $31,200
    Bartenders $27,810
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,380
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Grand Island?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Grand Island, NE is $17.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.94 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Island above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Grand Island, NE is 6% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Grand Island?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Grand Island, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.