Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Indiana
Ranked #37 of 51 · IN
22.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,170 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $28,480
Employment 43,620
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $17,640P25 $20,870 Median $28,480P75 $36,550P90 $48,350
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Indiana earn between $17,640 and $48,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Indiana is $31,170, about 22.2% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $29,050 | $32,300 | 15,830 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $28,740 | $31,830 | 1,970 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $28,650 | $30,730 | 3,150 |
| Evansville, IN | $28,550 | $30,650 | 2,070 |
| Bloomington, IN | $28,540 | $30,630 | 1,620 |
| Kokomo, IN | $28,420 | $30,420 | 690 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $28,420 | $31,040 | 1,490 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $28,260 | $30,490 | 680 |