SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Central Indiana
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Central Indiana, IN is $39,060 per year, 11.4% below the national median of $44,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Central Indiana, IN is $39,060 per year, 11.4% below the national median of $44,080. Pay ranges from under $30,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,460 to $49,040.
The area has 1,460 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 9.0 of every thousand jobs. Kokomo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,550. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 302nd of 379 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,180 | −31.5% |
| 25th | $35,460 | −19.6% |
| Median (50th) | $39,060 | −11.4% |
| 75th | $49,040 | +11.3% |
| 90th | $60,860 | +38.1% |
| Mean | $42,940 | −2.6% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo | $46,550 | 320 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $45,590 | 8,010 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $45,500 | 1,570 | |
| 4 | Elkhart | $45,470 | 570 | |
| 5 | Bloomington | $45,250 | 590 | |
| 6 | Michigan City | $45,230 | 380 | |
| 7 | Evansville | $45,050 | 1,080 | |
| 8 | Muncie | $44,760 | 430 | |
| 9 | Lafayette | $44,750 | 790 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $44,250 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $39,060 goes as far as $41,865 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,865US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,060 a year, 11.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,180 to $60,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kokomo, at $46,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Central Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $39,060, or $18.78 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 $44,080, so pay in Central Indiana, IN is 11.4% lower. 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 Central Indiana, IN earns more than $60,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,180 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 Kokomo, at $46,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,460 jobs in this occupation in Central Indiana, 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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