SOC 35-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chefs and Head Cooks — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 7 metro areas compared
At $85,920 a year, the median wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Terre Haute, IN sits 37.5% above the national figure of $62,470.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $85,920 a year, the median wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Terre Haute, IN sits 37.5% above the national figure of $62,470. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,070 and $98,510. The lowest tenth earn under $28,190, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,510.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.65 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $57,180. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 35th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,190 | −54.9% |
| 25th | $42,070 | −32.7% |
| Median (50th) | $85,920 | +37.5% |
| 75th | $98,510 | +57.7% |
| 90th | $98,510 | +57.7% |
| Mean | $70,410 | +12.7% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $57,180 | 80 | |
| 2 | Bloomington | $52,760 | 100 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $49,490 | 120 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $49,010 | 960 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $46,480 | 90 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $40,300 | 60 | |
| 7 | Muncie | $37,920 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $85,920 goes as far as $92,090 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 47.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,090US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,920 a year, 37.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,190 to $98,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $57,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $85,920, or $41.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,470, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 37.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Terre Haute, IN earns more than $98,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in South Bend, at $57,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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