How much does a cook make in Nebraska?
$36,390a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nebraska. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,890Median: $36,390Highest 10%: $45,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| 25th | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| Median | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| 90th | $45,380 | $21.82 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $36,830 |
| Omaha, NE | $36,750 |
| Sioux City, IA | $36,030 |
| Grand Island, NE | $35,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 30. Ohio | $36,720 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $36,540 |
| 32. New Mexico | $36,470 |
| 33. Nebraska | $36,390 |
| 34. Florida | $36,250 |
| 35. North Carolina | $36,140 |
| 36. Indiana | $35,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $17.50 ($36,390 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $36,390 against $37,450 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for cook pay?
Nebraska ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays cooks the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $36,830 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.