Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Cooks, Restaurant in Nebraska earn a median salary of $33,783 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.3% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 5,490 cooks, restaurant are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $29,120 to $37,560 depending on location.
$33,783
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$37,560
Highest paying metro
$29,120
Lowest paying metro
5,490
Employed in Nebraska
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $37,560 | $34,530 | $42,990 | 3,150 |
| Lincoln, NE | $37,060 | $34,680 | $42,190 | 920 |
| Grand Island, NE | $35,380 | $31,100 | $38,680 | 210 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $32,780 | $29,950 | $37,420 | 310 |
| South Nebraska | $30,800 | $27,690 | $36,250 | 700 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $29,120 | $26,710 | $36,700 | 200 |