Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $29,120 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $44,160
Employed locally 200
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,710
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $36,700
    90th
    $44,160

    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 Northwest Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,630
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,810
    Food Preparation Workers $29,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,430
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,270
    Bartenders $28,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northwest Nebraska is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northwest Nebraska is 20.9% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,710.