How much does a waiter and waitress make in Indiana?
$28,480a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Indiana. That is $13.69 an hour or $2,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.69
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,640Median: $28,480Highest 10%: $48,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,640 | $8.48 | |
| 25th | $20,870 | $10.03 | |
| Median | $28,480 | $13.69 | |
| 75th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 90th | $48,350 | $23.25 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Columbus, IN | $26,340 |
| Muncie, IN | $23,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 33. Kentucky | $29,660 |
| 34. Missouri | $29,400 |
| 35. South Dakota | $28,990 |
| 36. Indiana | $28,480 |
| 37. Tennessee | $27,760 |
| 38. Alabama | $26,840 |
| 39. Nevada | $26,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $13.69 ($28,480 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $28,480 against $35,230 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Indiana rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Indiana ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $36,530 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.