Food Preparation Workers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $30,220 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.53
10th percentile $25,720
90th percentile $36,200
Employed locally 680
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,720
    25th
    $28,430
    50th (median)
    $30,220
    75th
    $35,130
    90th
    $36,200

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,110
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,870
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,010
    Bartenders$27,380
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Northeast Nebraska is $14.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 11.7% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,720 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,430.