Cooks, Restaurant pay in Omaha
In Omaha (NE), the median pay for cooks, restaurant is $18.19 an hour ($37,840 a year). About 2,850 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($37,390). It is 2% higher than the Nebraska median ($37,030).
Pay range for cooks, restaurant in Omaha (NE)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.43 | $30,020 |
| 25% of workers | $16.88 | $35,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| 75% of workers | $20.92 | $43,510 |
| 90% of workers | $21.85 | $45,440 |
Cooks, Restaurant pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha (this page) | $37,840 | 2,850 |
| Lincoln | $37,290 | 890 |
| Grand Island | $36,500 | 200 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, restaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 218,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Omaha (NE)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,140 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,750 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,220 |
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