Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,450 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.12
10th percentile $27,650
90th percentile $38,320
Employed locally 870
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,650
    25th
    $29,360
    50th (median)
    $31,450
    75th
    $36,260
    90th
    $38,320

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,610
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,110
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,920
    Food Preparation Workers$28,830
    Bartenders$22,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southern Indiana is $15.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.03 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southern Indiana is 13.7% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,650 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,360.