How much does a cook make in Nebraska?
$37,030a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nebraska. That is $17.80 an hour or $3,086 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.80
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,680Median: $37,030Highest 10%: $44,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,680 | $13.79 | |
| 25th | $33,800 | $16.25 | |
| Median | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 75th | $42,510 | $20.44 | |
| 90th | $44,880 | $21.58 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $37,840 |
| Lincoln, NE | $37,290 |
| Grand Island, NE | $36,500 |
| Sioux City, IA | $36,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 19. Delaware | $37,840 |
| 20. Maryland | $37,820 |
| 21. Illinois | $37,580 |
| 22. Nebraska | $37,030 |
| 23. Florida | $37,020 |
| 24. Michigan | $36,980 |
| 25. Missouri | $36,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $17.80 ($37,030 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $37,030 against $37,390 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for cook pay?
Nebraska ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays cooks the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $37,840 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.