Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Indiana
Ranked #37 of 51 · IN
7.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,910 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,980
Employment 11,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,280P25 $31,080 Median $35,980P75 $38,480P90 $44,760
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Indiana earn between $29,280 and $44,760. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Indiana is $35,910, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $38,580 | $38,450 | 260 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37,230 | $37,240 | 480 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $37,010 | $37,520 | 440 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $36,350 | $36,670 | 3,410 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $36,300 | $36,600 | 800 |
| Kokomo, IN | $36,290 | $35,340 | 120 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $36,170 | $36,210 | 320 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $36,100 | $35,410 | 120 |