Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $35,320 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $25,380
90th percentile $42,070
Employed locally 130
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,380
    25th
    $29,740
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $38,130
    90th
    $42,070

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 50% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $48,260
    Bellingham, WA $48,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,790
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $45,690
    Salinas, CA $45,430

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,550
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,410
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,190
    Bartenders $21,430
    Food Preparation Workers $28,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Michigan City, IN is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Michigan City, IN is 3.1% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Michigan City?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $25,380 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,740.