Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Nebraska earn a median salary of $35,463 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.7% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 4,630 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $34,270 to $36,860 depending on location.
$35,463
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$36,860
Highest paying metro
$34,270
Lowest paying metro
4,630
Employed in Nebraska
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $36,860 | $33,910 | $41,900 | 600 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $35,660 | $32,580 | $39,360 | 1,850 |
| South Nebraska | $35,530 | $30,580 | $37,630 | 1,120 |
| Grand Island, NE | $35,450 | $30,310 | $37,370 | 140 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $35,010 | $31,600 | $37,390 | 610 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $34,270 | $29,540 | $36,600 | 310 |