Waiters and Waitresses Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $29,490 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.18
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $55,060
Employed locally 1,980
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $29,490
    75th
    $44,380
    90th
    $55,060

    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 South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,800
    Food Preparation Workers $30,250
    Bartenders $28,960
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,530
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in South Nebraska is $14.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in South Nebraska is 12.6% 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 South Nebraska?

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