How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Omaha?
$48,070a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $23.11 an hour or $4,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.11
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 171
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,850Median: $48,070Highest 10%: $61,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| 75th | $61,470 | $29.55 | |
| 90th | $61,470 | $29.55 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $40,740 |
| Cook | $37,840 |
| Cook | $36,750 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,140 |
| Bartender | $34,630 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $34,290 |
| Dishwasher | $33,810 |
| Cook | $32,710 |
| Food Server | $32,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $23.11 ($48,070 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $48,070 against $35,840 nationally, 34% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $46,170, so Omaha pays 4% more.
Where does Omaha rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
3 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,470 or more.
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.