Food Preparation Workers Salary in Indiana
Ranked #41 of 51 · IN
10.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,560 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $29,700
Employment 16,200
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,170P25 $27,550 Median $29,700P75 $35,930P90 $39,050
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Indiana earn between $23,170 and $39,050. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Indiana is $31,560, about 10.6% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $33,640 | $32,970 | 660 |
| Columbus, IN | $32,150 | $32,060 | 200 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $30,850 | $31,840 | 900 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $30,490 | $32,660 | 4,870 |
| Bloomington, IN | $30,340 | $31,230 | 400 |
| Kokomo, IN | $30,160 | $31,710 | 230 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $29,970 | $31,810 | 760 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $29,500 | $31,060 | 420 |