Cooks, Fast Food pay in Omaha
In Omaha (NE), the median pay for cooks, fast food is $15.01 an hour ($31,220 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($30,890). It is 3% higher than the Nebraska median ($30,430).
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Omaha (NE)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.50 | $28,080 |
| 25% of workers | $14.20 | $29,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.01 | $31,220 |
| 75% of workers | $16.88 | $35,110 |
| 90% of workers | $18.32 | $38,100 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha (this page) | $31,220 | 1,480 |
| Grand Island | $29,970 | 90 |
| Lincoln | $29,430 | 760 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Omaha (NE)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,450 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,140 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,840 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,750 |
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