Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Central Indiana

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

Median annual salary $22,830 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.98
10th percentile $16,360
90th percentile $47,700
Employed locally 1,940
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,360
    25th
    $17,840
    50th (median)
    $22,830
    75th
    $37,340
    90th
    $47,700

    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

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,340
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,210
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,410
    Food Preparation Workers $28,840
    Bartenders $21,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Central Indiana is $10.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Central Indiana is 32.4% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,360 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,840.