How much does a cook make in Indiana?
$35,980a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Indiana. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,280Median: $35,980Highest 10%: $44,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,280 | $14.08 | |
| 25th | $31,080 | $14.94 | |
| Median | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $44,760 | $21.52 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lafayette, IN | $38,580 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,290 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,370 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,180 |
| South Bend, IN | $37,010 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $36,350 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $36,300 |
| Kokomo, IN | $36,290 |
| Elkhart, IN | $36,170 |
| Michigan City, IN | $36,100 |
| Columbus, IN | $35,490 |
| Evansville, IN | $35,180 |
| Muncie, IN | $34,370 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $33,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 33. Nebraska | $36,390 |
| 34. Florida | $36,250 |
| 35. North Carolina | $36,140 |
| 36. Indiana | $35,980 |
| 37. Iowa | $35,810 |
| 38. Idaho | $35,600 |
| 39. Tennessee | $35,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $17.30 ($35,980 a year).
Do cooks make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $35,980 against $37,450 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Indiana rank for cook pay?
Indiana ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays cooks the most?
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, with a median of $38,580 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.