How much does a host and hostess make in Indiana?
$26,920a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Indiana. That is $12.94 an hour or $2,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.94
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,290Median: $26,920Highest 10%: $37,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,290 | $9.27 | |
| 25th | $22,210 | $10.68 | |
| Median | $26,920 | $12.94 | |
| 75th | $30,920 | $14.87 | |
| 90th | $37,060 | $17.82 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $31,720 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,350 |
| Louisville, KY | $27,590 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $27,470 |
| Kokomo, IN | $27,150 |
| Evansville, IN | $26,520 |
| Bloomington, IN | $26,450 |
| Columbus, IN | $26,360 |
| Lafayette, IN | $26,170 |
| Elkhart, IN | $26,160 |
| South Bend, IN | $26,150 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $25,920 |
| Michigan City, IN | $25,720 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $24,120 |
| Muncie, IN | $23,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 41. Kentucky | $27,100 |
| 42. Texas | $27,080 |
| 43. South Carolina | $27,000 |
| 44. Indiana | $26,920 |
| 45. Arkansas | $26,760 |
| 46. Alabama | $26,130 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $24,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $12.94 ($26,920 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $26,920 against $31,200 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Indiana rank for host and hostess pay?
Indiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays host and hostesss the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $31,720 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.