Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $32,780 -11% vs national
Median hourly $15.76
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $42,750
Employed locally 310
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $29,950
    50th (median)
    $32,780
    75th
    $37,420
    90th
    $42,750

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    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
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,010
    Bartenders $27,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Nebraska is $15.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.91 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northeast Nebraska is 11% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,950.