Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in South Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,860 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $37,200
90th percentile $107,990
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,200
    25th
    $49,350
    50th (median)
    $57,860
    75th
    $94,250
    90th
    $107,990

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,040
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,800
    Food Preparation Workers$30,250
    Bartenders$28,960
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in South Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in South Nebraska is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.69 or more per hour.

    Is South Nebraska above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in South Nebraska is 5.1% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $37,200 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,350.