Nebraska Wages 35-1011.00 - Chefs and Head Cooks Bright Outlook  

In Nebraska:

  • Workers on average earn $60,510.
  • 10% of workers earn $39,650 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $99,990 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $62,470.
  • 10% of workers earn $37,900 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $98,560 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$37,900$48,440$62,470$78,750$98,560
Nebraska$39,650$46,020$60,510$81,660$99,990
Lincoln, NE$31,660$45,760$59,680$82,870$114,940
Omaha, NE-IA$40,720$45,910$62,240$80,000$99,990
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$35,610$42,480$49,590$64,490$73,830
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area$35,250$43,100$53,940$63,570$82,550

In Nebraska:

  • Workers on average earn $29.09 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $19.06 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $48.07 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $30.03 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.22 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $47.39 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$18.22$23.29$30.03$37.86$47.39
Nebraska$19.06$22.13$29.09$39.26$48.07
Lincoln, NE$15.22$22.00$28.69$39.84$55.26
Omaha, NE-IA$19.58$22.07$29.92$38.46$48.07
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$17.12$20.42$23.84$31.01$35.50
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area$16.95$20.72$25.93$30.56$39.69