Bartenders Salary in Indiana
Bartenders in Indiana earn a median of $22,770 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $22,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,880
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,050; the top 10% earn over $45,000. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
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- Waiters and Waitresses$28,480 median in Indiana
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,840 median in Indiana
- Gambling Dealers$24,160 median in Indiana
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26,920 median in Indiana
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,320 median in Indiana
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,250 median in Indiana
Bartenders pay in Indiana
How much do bartenders make in Indiana?
The median is $22,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,050 and the top 10% earn over $45,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−34% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.