Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Indiana
Waiters and Waitresses in Indiana earn a median of $28,480 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,620
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,640; the top 10% earn over $48,350. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26,920 median in Indiana
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,440 median in Indiana
- Bartenders$22,770 median in Indiana
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,790 median in Indiana
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,840 median in Indiana
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,320 median in Indiana
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Indiana
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Indiana?
The median is $28,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,640 and the top 10% earn over $48,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.