How much does a cook make in Nebraska?
$30,430a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Nebraska. That is $14.63 an hour or $2,536 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.63
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $30,430Highest 10%: $36,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,830 | $13.86 | |
| Median | $30,430 | $14.63 | |
| 75th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 90th | $36,910 | $17.75 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $31,220 |
| Grand Island, NE | $29,970 |
| Lincoln, NE | $29,430 |
| Sioux City, IA | $28,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 22. Utah | $31,800 |
| 23. Idaho | $31,070 |
| 24. South Dakota | $30,950 |
| 25. Nebraska | $30,430 |
| 26. North Dakota | $30,220 |
| 27. New Mexico | $30,190 |
| 28. Virginia | $29,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $14.63 ($30,430 a year).
Do cooks make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $30,430 against $30,890 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for cook pay?
Nebraska ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays cooks the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $31,220 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.