NE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-2011

Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual Salary $29,210 -3% below national average (national: $30,160)
$29,770Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
2,000Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,210
$24,960
10th pct.
$34,300
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$24,960$12.00
25th percentile$27,890$13.41
50th percentile (median)$29,210$14.04
75th percentile$30,360$14.60
90th percentile (top earners)$34,300$16.49
Mean (average)$29,770$14.31

How Nebraska Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Nebraska
Nebraska (current) $29,210
Hawaii $40,300 +38%
District of Columbia $38,350 +31%
New Hampshire $37,220 +27%
Massachusetts $37,100 +27%
Vermont $37,050 +27%
Oregon $37,020 +27%
Washington $36,800 +26%
California $36,410 +25%

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Related Occupations in Nebraska

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Bartenders $29,400 6,500
Cashiers $29,420 20,410
Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,420 28,360
Childcare Workers $28,860 9,070
Couriers and Messengers $29,570 670
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $28,800 150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Cooks, Fast Food salary in Nebraska?

The mean cooks, fast food salary in Nebraska is $29,770 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,210 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Cooks, Fast Food in Nebraska?

Entry-level cooks, fast foods (10th percentile) in Nebraska typically earn around $24,960 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,890 per year.

What is the highest Cooks, Fast Food salary in Nebraska?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Nebraska make approximately $34,300 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $30,360 per year.

How does the Nebraska Cooks, Fast Food salary compare to the national average?

The median cooks, fast food salary in Nebraska is $29,210, which is -3% below national average of $30,160.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes