How much does a cook make in Indiana?
$21,940a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Indiana. That is $10.55 an hour or $1,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.55
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,760Median: $21,940Highest 10%: $36,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,760 | $9.98 | |
| 25th | $21,440 | $10.31 | |
| Median | $21,940 | $10.55 | |
| 75th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| 90th | $36,260 | $17.43 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $37,440 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,180 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $30,240 |
| Louisville, KY | $29,630 |
| Bloomington, IN | $29,030 |
| Kokomo, IN | $28,670 |
| Elkhart, IN | $28,430 |
| Michigan City, IN | $28,390 |
| Muncie, IN | $28,030 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $21,940 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $21,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 45. Louisiana | $26,260 |
| 46. Texas | $25,320 |
| 47. Alabama | $22,330 |
| 48. Indiana | $21,940 |
| 49. Pennsylvania | $19,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $10.55 ($21,940 a year).
Do cooks make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $21,940 against $35,880 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Indiana rank for cook pay?
Indiana ranks 48 of 49 states.
Which city in Indiana pays cooks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $37,440 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.