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Food Prep Worker Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$16.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,573/year ($2,464/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,890 Food Prep Worker jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $35,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,573 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $35,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,045 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,694 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$899 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,573 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,464 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Nebraska?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Nebraska is $35,210 per year ($16.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,870 and $37,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $35,210, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $29,573 per year ($2,464 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 6,890 Food Prep Worker jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.