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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Indiana
- Elkhart$32,970
- Indianapolis$32,660
- Columbus$32,060
- Fort Wayne$31,840
- South Bend$31,810
- Kokomo$31,710
- Bloomington$31,230
- Lafayette$31,060
- Evansville$30,040
- Michigan City$30,030
- Terre Haute$29,590
- Muncie$29,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | $32,970 | $33,640 | $29,450 | $27,073 | 90 |
| Indianapolis | $32,660 | $30,490 | $27,800 | $26,833 | 96 |
| Columbus | $32,060 | $32,150 | $27,960 | $26,465 | 93 |
| Fort Wayne | $31,840 | $30,850 | $27,250 | $26,348 | 93 |
| South Bend | $31,810 | $29,970 | $27,870 | $26,276 | 93 |
| Kokomo | $31,710 | $30,160 | $27,720 | $26,139 | 90 |
| Bloomington | $31,230 | $30,340 | $27,130 | $25,719 | 95 |
| Lafayette | $31,060 | $29,500 | $26,850 | $25,850 | 93 |
| Evansville | $30,040 | $28,440 | $25,910 | $25,083 | 92 |
| Michigan City | $30,030 | $28,640 | $26,810 | $25,017 | 92 |
| Terre Haute | $29,590 | $28,610 | $25,800 | $24,526 | 88 |
| Muncie | $29,350 | $27,860 | $26,310 | $24,487 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elkhart's local income tax (2%). 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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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