The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lincoln, NE is $36,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,560.
Pay spans roughly $24,960 at the 10th percentile to $60,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.33 per hour. An estimated 2,430 people work as waiters and waitresses in Lincoln, NE.
| Median (annual) | $36,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.33 |
| 10th percentile | $24,960 |
| 90th percentile | $60,980 |
| Employment | 2,430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.