Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Nebraska

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Nebraska

Chefs and Head Cooks in Nebraska earn a median salary of $55,363 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.2% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 600 chefs and head cooks are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $44,670 to $63,990 depending on location.

$55,363 Avg median salary in Nebraska
$63,990 Highest paying metro
$44,670 Lowest paying metro
600 Employed in Nebraska

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      Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Nebraska

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Omaha, NE-IA $63,990 $50,160 $75,330 360
      South Nebraska $57,860 $49,350 $94,250 70
      Lincoln, NE $54,930 $43,270 $80,250 120
      Northeast Nebraska $44,670 $39,120 $55,180 50

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