Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $28,710 -15% vs national
Median hourly $13.80
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $55,440
Employed locally 950
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $28,710
    75th
    $42,170
    90th
    $55,440

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,110
    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
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northeast Nebraska is $13.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northeast Nebraska is 15% below 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 Northeast Nebraska?

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