How much does a waiter and waitress make in Columbus?
$26,340a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $12.66 an hour or $2,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.66
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 291 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,790Median: $26,340Highest 10%: $47,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,790 | $8.07 | |
| 25th | $18,510 | $8.90 | |
| Median | $26,340 | $12.66 | |
| 75th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| 90th | $47,380 | $22.78 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,530 |
| Chicago, IL | $31,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $30,180 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $29,050 |
| South Bend, IN | $28,740 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $28,650 |
| Evansville, IN | $28,550 |
| Bloomington, IN | $28,540 |
| Kokomo, IN | $28,420 |
| Lafayette, IN | $28,420 |
| Michigan City, IN | $28,260 |
| Elkhart, IN | $28,060 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $26,520 |
| Muncie, IN | $23,720 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $44,250 |
| Cook | $35,490 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,150 |
| Cook | $29,740 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,290 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,670 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,360 |
| Bartender | $23,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $12.66 ($26,340 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $26,340 against $35,230 nationally, 25% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $28,480, so Columbus pays 8% less.
Where does Columbus rank for waiter and waitress pay?
291 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,380 or more.
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.