Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Southern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $29,660 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.26
10th percentile $24,590
90th percentile $38,430
Employed locally 250
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,590
    25th
    $28,460
    50th (median)
    $29,660
    75th
    $33,960
    90th
    $38,430

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,610
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,110
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,920
    Food Preparation Workers$28,830
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Southern Indiana is $14.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Southern Indiana is 13.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $24,590 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,460.