SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Southern Indiana, IN the median wage is $39,950.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southern Indiana, IN the median wage is $39,950. That is 9.4% lower than the national median of $44,080. Pay ranges from under $29,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,390 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,780 to $48,890.
Employment stands at 1,370, or 7.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kokomo records the highest median at $46,550. Of the 397 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 307th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,990 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $34,780 | −21.1% |
| Median (50th) | $39,950 | −9.4% |
| 75th | $48,890 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $61,390 | +39.3% |
| Mean | $43,370 | −1.6% |
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 Southern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $39,950 goes as far as $42,819 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,819US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,950 a year, 9.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,990 to $61,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,370 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 Southern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $39,950, or $19.21 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 Southern Indiana, IN is 9.4% 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 Southern Indiana, IN earns more than $61,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,990 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 1,370 jobs in this occupation in Southern 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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