How much does a bartender make in Indiana?
$22,770a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Indiana. That is $10.95 an hour or $1,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.95
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,050Median: $22,770Highest 10%: $45,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,050 | $8.20 | |
| 25th | $20,220 | $9.72 | |
| Median | $22,770 | $10.95 | |
| 75th | $30,940 | $14.88 | |
| 90th | $45,000 | $21.63 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,240 |
| Chicago, IL | $31,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $29,120 |
| Columbus, IN | $23,700 |
| Elkhart, IN | $23,120 |
| Kokomo, IN | $23,060 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $23,010 |
| South Bend, IN | $23,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $22,880 |
| Lafayette, IN | $22,680 |
| Michigan City, IN | $22,430 |
| Bloomington, IN | $22,370 |
| Evansville, IN | $22,360 |
| Muncie, IN | $21,780 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $21,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 43. Oklahoma | $24,790 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $23,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $22,830 |
| 46. Indiana | $22,770 |
| 47. Texas | $22,690 |
| 48. Wyoming | $22,030 |
| 49. Iowa | $21,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $10.95 ($22,770 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $22,770 against $34,340 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Indiana rank for bartender pay?
Indiana ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays bartenders the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $34,240 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.