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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Nebraska
- Omaha$35,610
- Lincoln$35,290
- Grand Island$34,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $35,610 | $36,140 | $29,800 | $30,052 | 92 |
| Lincoln | $35,290 | $35,210 | $32,840 | $29,809 | 92 |
| Grand Island | $34,340 | $34,590 | $30,160 | $29,089 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Preparation Workers salary in other states
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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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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