Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Nebraska

Fast food and counter workers in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $31,290 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($30,400), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fast food and counter workers average at $30,910 and the median at $29,000 for 30,060 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $32,150.

Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$31,290
Grand Island$30,770
Lincoln$30,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$31,290	$29,450	$28,590	$26,753	92
Grand Island	$30,770	$29,150	$28,080	$26,354	87
Lincoln	$30,400	$28,510	$28,080	$26,069	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in other states

Fast Food and Counter Workers salary by city and state

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 35-3023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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