Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $26,340 -22% vs national
Median hourly $12.66
10th percentile $17,240
90th percentile $46,430
Employed locally 1,630
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,240
    25th
    $18,400
    50th (median)
    $26,340
    75th
    $37,030
    90th
    $46,430

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 42% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Binghamton, NY $47,650
    Washington $47,490
    Kingston, NY $46,860
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,320
    Bellingham, WA $46,100

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,760
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,860
    Bartenders $22,260
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,160
    Food Preparation Workers $30,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Bloomington, IN is $12.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.42 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Bloomington, IN is 22% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,240 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,400.