Busser Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$14.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,116/year ($2,176/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,160 Busser jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Busser salary of $30,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,116 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $30,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,503 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,348 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$723 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,116 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,176 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Nebraska?
- The median Busser salary in Nebraska is $30,690 per year ($14.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,500 and $36,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $30,690, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $26,116 per year ($2,176 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,160 Busser jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.