Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #21 of 51 · NE
0.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,990 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $60,510
Employment 540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,650P25 $46,020 Median $60,510P75 $81,660P90 $99,990
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Nebraska earn between $39,650 and $99,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Nebraska is $66,990, about 0.4% above the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $62,240 | $66,820 | 330 |
| Lincoln, NE | $59,680 | $67,330 | 140 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $53,940 | $57,290 | 80 |