SOC 35-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — Northwest Nebraska
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Northwest Nebraska, NE the median wage is $32,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northwest Nebraska, NE the median wage is $32,030. That is 9.4% lower than the national median of $35,360. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,140 and $35,060. The lowest tenth earn under $28,690, while the highest tenth earn more than $40,250.
Employment stands at 240, or 6.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Grand Island leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $32,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 190th of 213 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,690 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $29,140 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $32,030 | −9.4% |
| 75th | $35,060 | −0.8% |
| 90th | $40,250 | +13.8% |
| Mean | $33,280 | −5.9% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Island | $32,820 | 160 | |
| 2 | Omaha | $32,150 | 1,690 | |
| 3 | Lincoln | $29,480 | 850 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $32,030 goes as far as $35,549 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,549US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,030 a year, 9.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,690 to $40,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Island, at $32,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northwest Nebraska, NE?
The median annual wage is $32,030, or $15.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,360, so pay in Northwest Nebraska, NE is 9.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwest Nebraska, NE earns more than $40,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Grand Island, at $32,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Nebraska, NE. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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