Food Preparation Worker Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median food preparation worker in the Indianapolis area earns $30,490 a year ($14.66 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 3% above the Indiana median ($29,700). Half of the 4,870 food preparation workers there earn between $27,800 and $36,520.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,270 | $23,170 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $27,800 | $27,550 | $29,950 |
| Median | $30,490 | $29,700 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $36,520 | $35,930 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $42,490 | $39,050 | $45,340 |
| Average | $32,660 | $31,560 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 4,870 | 16,200 | 893,600 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food preparation worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,580).
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Check my payFood preparation worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
- Denver, CO: $39,470
- San Diego, CA: $38,780
- Portland, OR: $38,730
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Similar jobs in Indianapolis, IN
- Restaurant Cook: $36,610
- Fast Food Worker: $29,040
- Waiter: $29,050
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,590
- Bartender: $22,880
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.