DOL Median (Nebraska)
$35,433
vs National
+20.3%
National: $29,453BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,023
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,433
+20.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,453
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Nebraska earns $35,433 in nominal terms, which is 20.3% above the national average of $29,453. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,023 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nebraska
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SEVENTH WONG CORP. D.B.A MCDONALDS | $40,123 | 1 |
| REGENCY GRANDE NURSING REHABILITATION CENTER, LL | $36,046 | 5 |
| LINCOLN REST HOME ASSOCIATES | $36,046 | 2 |
| Cosden LLC DBA Palatine Nursing Home | $34,819 | 6 |
| Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | $33,530 | 3 |
| MERRY HEART PERSONNEL CORP | $30,888 | 4 |
| Hana Mart NY Corp | $25,730 | 2 |
| FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | N/A | 1 |
| THE CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITIES CHOICES & OUTCOMES | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Mission Viejo, CA · $41,600MOHEGAN LAKE, NE · $40,123Anaheim, CA · $40,000Wayne, NJ · $38,189ARDSLEY, NE · $36,046Top-Paying Roles in Nebraska
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How much does a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make in Nebraska?
The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Nebraska is $35,433 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Nebraska a good place to work as a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria?
A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Nebraska earns 20.3% more than the national median of $29,453, or $39,023 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.