How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Nebraska?

The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Nebraska is $31,540 per year ($15.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,450 and $35,190.

What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Nebraska?

On the median salary of $31,540, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $26,769 per year ($2,231 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.

How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Nebraska?

BLS counts 3,800 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Food Server (Non-Restaurant) Salary in Nebraska (2026)

$31,540 /year median

$15.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,769/year ($2,231/month) for a single filer

Food Server (Non-Restaurant) pay range in Nebraska

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$28,790	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$29,450	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$31,540	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$35,190	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$38,510	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 3,800 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 35-3041, “Food Servers, Nonrestaurant”).

Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska

A median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary of $31,540 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 $26,769 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.

Gross (median)	$31,540
Federal income tax	−$1,605
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,413
Nebraska state income tax	−$753
Take-home (annual)	$26,769
Take-home (monthly)	$2,231

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Nebraska?: The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Nebraska is $31,540 per year ($15.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,450 and $35,190.
What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Nebraska?: On the median salary of $31,540, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $26,769 per year ($2,231 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Nebraska?: BLS counts 3,800 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Food Server (Non-Restaurant)s

New York $39,370 California $39,010 Colorado $38,900 Washington $38,870 Alaska $38,090 District of Columbia $37,920 Hawaii $37,920 Maine $37,680

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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.