Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $27,410 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.18
10th percentile $16,940
90th percentile $46,340
Employed locally 730
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,940
    25th
    $18,010
    50th (median)
    $27,410
    75th
    $37,430
    90th
    $46,340

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 39% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 61% 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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,190
    Bartenders $21,430
    Food Preparation Workers $28,270
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Michigan City, IN is $13.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Michigan City, IN is 18.8% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,940 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,010.