Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $31,030 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.92
10th percentile $22,900
90th percentile $37,150
Employed locally 1,690
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,900
    25th
    $28,070
    50th (median)
    $31,030
    75th
    $36,120
    90th
    $37,150

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,040
    Food Preparation Workers $28,830
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,300
    Bartenders $22,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northern Indiana is $14.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northern Indiana is 15.7% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $22,900 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,070.