Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $31,030 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.92
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $37,870
Employed locally 240
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $28,600
    50th (median)
    $31,030
    75th
    $35,120
    90th
    $37,870

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 56% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 44% 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 Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,500
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,250
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,500
    Bartenders$21,280
    Food Preparation Workers$28,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Terre Haute, IN is $14.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Terre Haute, IN is 14.9% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,600.