How much does a cook make in Indiana?
$35,170a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Indiana. That is $16.91 an hour or $2,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.91
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,000Median: $35,170Highest 10%: $44,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,000 | $12.50 | |
| 25th | $28,650 | $13.77 | |
| Median | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 75th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 90th | $44,190 | $21.25 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $38,930 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $36,610 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,030 |
| Louisville, KY | $35,950 |
| Kokomo, IN | $35,300 |
| Bloomington, IN | $34,910 |
| Lafayette, IN | $34,870 |
| South Bend, IN | $34,650 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $34,490 |
| Evansville, IN | $34,290 |
| Elkhart, IN | $33,770 |
| Muncie, IN | $30,050 |
| Michigan City, IN | $29,860 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $29,830 |
| Columbus, IN | $29,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 38. Iowa | $35,670 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,540 |
| 40. North Carolina | $35,400 |
| 41. Indiana | $35,170 |
| 42. Kansas | $35,130 |
| 43. New Mexico | $35,020 |
| 44. Texas | $34,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $16.91 ($35,170 a year).
Do cooks make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $35,170 against $37,390 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Indiana rank for cook pay?
Indiana ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays cooks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $38,930 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.