How much does a cook make in Nebraska?
$30,530a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nebraska. That is $14.68 an hour or $2,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.68
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $30,530Highest 10%: $41,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $30,530 | $14.68 | |
| 75th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 90th | $41,430 | $19.92 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $33,880 |
| Omaha, NE | $32,710 |
| Grand Island, NE | $31,060 |
| Lincoln, NE | $30,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 32. Kentucky | $31,840 |
| 33. North Carolina | $31,290 |
| 34. Virginia | $31,200 |
| 35. Nebraska | $30,530 |
| 36. Arkansas | $30,510 |
| 37. Tennessee | $30,210 |
| 38. South Carolina | $29,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $14.68 ($30,530 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $30,530 against $35,880 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for cook pay?
Nebraska ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays cooks the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $33,880 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.