How much does a food preparation worker make in Indiana?
$29,700a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Indiana. That is $14.28 an hour or $2,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.28
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,170Median: $29,700Highest 10%: $39,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,170 | $11.14 | |
| 25th | $27,550 | $13.25 | |
| Median | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| 75th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| 90th | $39,050 | $18.77 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $35,410 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,320 |
| Elkhart, IN | $33,640 |
| Columbus, IN | $32,150 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $30,850 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $30,490 |
| Bloomington, IN | $30,340 |
| Kokomo, IN | $30,160 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,970 |
| Louisville, KY | $29,640 |
| Lafayette, IN | $29,500 |
| Michigan City, IN | $28,640 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $28,610 |
| Evansville, IN | $28,440 |
| Muncie, IN | $27,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 40. Iowa | $30,360 |
| 41. Kansas | $30,280 |
| 42. North Carolina | $30,260 |
| 43. Indiana | $29,700 |
| 44. Tennessee | $28,700 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $28,540 |
| 46. West Virginia | $28,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $14.28 ($29,700 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $29,700 against $35,320 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Indiana rank for food preparation worker pay?
Indiana ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays food preparation workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $35,410 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.