Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.94 an hour ($29,000 a year). About 30,060 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Nebraska ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Nebraska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.50 | $28,080 |
| 25% of workers | $13.56 | $28,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.94 | $29,000 |
| 75% of workers | $16.54 | $34,410 |
| 90% of workers | $17.19 | $35,760 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $29,450 | 15,580 |
| Grand Island | $29,150 | 1,250 |
| Lincoln | $28,510 | 5,950 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- 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: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nebraska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $33,770 |
| Bartenders | $30,180 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,210 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,030 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,540 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,430 |
| Dishwashers | $29,740 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,690 |
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