Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,790 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.84
10th percentile $23,050
90th percentile $37,300
Employed locally 240
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,050
    25th
    $27,370
    50th (median)
    $28,790
    75th
    $33,550
    90th
    $37,300

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,940
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,290
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,040
    Food Preparation Workers$28,830
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northern Indiana is $13.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northern Indiana is 16.5% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $23,050 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,370.