Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #31 of 51 · NE
3.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,310 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,390
Employment 4,410
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,890P25 $34,040 Median $36,390P75 $39,370P90 $45,380
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Nebraska earn between $29,890 and $45,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Nebraska is $37,310, about 3.9% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $36,830 | $38,830 | 640 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $36,750 | $37,560 | 1,890 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $35,920 | $36,870 | 580 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $35,670 | $36,300 | 1,170 |
| Grand Island, NE | $35,630 | $35,800 | 130 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $35,350 | $35,340 | 280 |