salary$36,080 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Lincoln, NE area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,980per year
Jobs in the area2,520people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Lincoln?
Expensive. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 44.2% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Lincoln, NE?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Lincoln, NE area is $36,080 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,080 and $60,980.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Lincoln?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 44.2% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lincoln, NE metro area.