How much does a cook make in Indiana?
$29,870a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Indiana. That is $14.36 an hour or $2,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.36
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,050Median: $29,870Highest 10%: $37,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,050 | $11.56 | |
| 25th | $28,440 | $13.67 | |
| Median | $29,870 | $14.36 | |
| 75th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 90th | $37,310 | $17.94 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $35,360 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $30,500 |
| Lafayette, IN | $29,540 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,540 |
| Bloomington, IN | $29,290 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,930 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $27,800 |
| Louisville, KY | $26,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 28. Virginia | $29,950 |
| 29. Florida | $29,900 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,890 |
| 31. Indiana | $29,870 |
| 32. Michigan | $29,460 |
| 33. Wyoming | $28,950 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $28,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $14.36 ($29,870 a year).
Do cooks make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $29,870 against $30,890 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Indiana rank for cook pay?
Indiana ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays cooks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $35,360 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.