Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations in Indiana
16 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data
Food preparation and serving occupations include chefs, cooks, servers, bartenders, and other workers who prepare and serve food and beverages in restaurants and other settings. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Indiana.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $57,140 |
| Cooks, All Other | $42,290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,860 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $36,930 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,080 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,040 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,670 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $30,700 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,090 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,610 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,550 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,330 |
| Dishwashers | $28,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $27,420 |
| Bartenders | $22,790 |