Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in Lincoln, NE

890 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.93/hour ($37,290/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median line cook salary in Lincoln, NE is $17.93/hour ($37,290/year), with a typical range of $34,990 to $42,380 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$17.93/hour ($37,290/year)	BLS

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Line Cook pay in Lincoln, NE

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Lincoln metro. Half of Line Cooks earn inside that band.

25th$34,990 Median$37,290 75th$42,380 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Lincoln, NE metro area (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook). Full Line Cook salary guide →

What is a Line Cook salary in Lincoln?

The median line cook salary in Lincoln, NE is $17.93/hour ($37,290/year), with a typical range of $34,990 to $42,380 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 890 line cooks employed in the Lincoln metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in Lincoln by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Line Cook

Typical staff band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $32,815–$43,703
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Line Cook

Typical entry level band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $33,374–$41,690
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Line Cook

Typical lead band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $35,052–$43,032
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Line Cook

Typical entry level band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $35,611–$43,032
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Line Cook

Typical staff band in Lincoln

Example (illustrative)

Location: Lincoln, NE
Typical pay range: $33,374–$46,388
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Line Cook Career Ladder — Lincoln Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Lincoln’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$26,848
Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$35,425
Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$44,748
Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$54,070
Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$63,393

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook).

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in Lincoln

Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge

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How employers in Lincoln post Line Cook jobs

Employers in the Lincoln metro typically post Line Cook roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Line Cook in Lincoln, NE — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in Lincoln, NE?: Median $17.93/hour ($37,290/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $34,990–$42,380. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in Lincoln?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 890 Line Cook roles employed in the Lincoln metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Lincoln employers use for Line Cook?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Line Cook jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Line Cook openings in Lincoln and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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