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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Indiana
- Muncie$29,780
- Fort Wayne$28,670
- Michigan City$28,550
- Kokomo$27,850
- Bloomington$27,400
- Terre Haute$26,320
- Elkhart$26,210
- Indianapolis$25,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | $29,780 | $28,030 | $19,880 | $24,813 | 88 |
| Fort Wayne | $28,670 | $30,240 | $20,640 | $23,946 | 93 |
| Michigan City | $28,550 | $28,390 | $20,620 | $23,894 | 92 |
| Kokomo | $27,850 | $28,670 | $21,300 | $23,215 | 90 |
| Bloomington | $27,400 | $29,030 | $20,580 | $22,817 | 95 |
| Terre Haute | $26,320 | $21,940 | $19,540 | $22,019 | 88 |
| Elkhart | $26,210 | $28,430 | $21,090 | $21,933 | 90 |
| Indianapolis | $25,800 | $21,440 | $21,440 | $21,611 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%). 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 35-2015.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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