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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Indiana
- Lafayette$38,450
- South Bend$37,520
- Bloomington$37,240
- Indianapolis$36,670
- Fort Wayne$36,600
- Elkhart$36,210
- Michigan City$35,410
- Kokomo$35,340
- Columbus$34,930
- Evansville$34,480
- Muncie$34,150
- Terre Haute$33,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $38,450 | $38,580 | $34,920 | $31,472 | 93 |
| South Bend | $37,520 | $37,010 | $34,950 | $30,593 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $37,240 | $37,230 | $34,420 | $30,240 | 95 |
| Indianapolis | $36,670 | $36,350 | $31,840 | $29,854 | 96 |
| Fort Wayne | $36,600 | $36,300 | $32,460 | $29,954 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $36,210 | $36,170 | $33,460 | $29,514 | 90 |
| Michigan City | $35,410 | $36,100 | $29,430 | $29,101 | 92 |
| Kokomo | $35,340 | $36,290 | $30,890 | $28,876 | 90 |
| Columbus | $34,930 | $35,490 | $29,760 | $28,635 | 93 |
| Evansville | $34,480 | $35,180 | $30,070 | $28,462 | 92 |
| Muncie | $34,150 | $34,370 | $30,290 | $28,128 | 88 |
| Terre Haute | $33,610 | $33,300 | $29,970 | $27,555 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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