Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $35,010 -4% vs national
Median hourly $16.83
10th percentile $29,380
90th percentile $43,170
Employed locally 610
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,380
    25th
    $31,600
    50th (median)
    $35,010
    75th
    $37,390
    90th
    $43,170

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,110
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,710
    Food Preparation Workers $30,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,870
    Bartenders $27,380
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Nebraska is $16.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.59 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeast Nebraska is 4% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,380 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,600.