Food Preparation Workers Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Food Preparation Workers in Nebraska earn a median salary of $31,312 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.5% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 8,270 food preparation workers are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $29,260 to $33,690 depending on location.
$31,312
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$33,690
Highest paying metro
$29,260
Lowest paying metro
8,270
Employed in Nebraska
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $33,690 | $29,690 | $36,060 | 1,450 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $33,250 | $28,650 | $36,810 | 4,230 |
| Grand Island, NE | $31,200 | $28,720 | $35,500 | 270 |
| South Nebraska | $30,250 | $28,340 | $34,750 | 1,280 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $30,220 | $28,430 | $35,130 | 680 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $29,260 | $27,770 | $32,050 | 360 |