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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Nebraska
- Omaha$38,400
- Lincoln$37,830
- Grand Island$36,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $38,400 | $37,840 | $35,110 | $32,167 | 92 |
| Lincoln | $37,830 | $37,290 | $34,990 | $31,735 | 92 |
| Grand Island | $36,610 | $36,500 | $33,360 | $30,810 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Cooks, Restaurant salary in other states
More about pay in Nebraska
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2014.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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