salary$37,840 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,440per year
Jobs in the area2,850people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Omaha?
Expensive. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 45.9% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $37,840 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,020 and $45,440.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 45.9% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Omaha, NE-IA metro area.