Food Preparation Workers Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #26 of 51 · NE
1.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,880 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,210
Employment 6,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,740P25 $29,870 Median $35,210P75 $37,440P90 $42,560
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Nebraska earn between $28,740 and $42,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Nebraska is $34,880, about 1.2% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $36,140 | $35,610 | 3,690 |
| Lincoln, NE | $35,210 | $35,290 | 1,270 |
| Grand Island, NE | $34,590 | $34,340 | 190 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $32,640 | $33,410 | 540 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $32,640 | $33,150 | 950 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $31,290 | $32,260 | 250 |