Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $23,290 -31% vs national
Median hourly $11.20
10th percentile $17,100
90th percentile $47,290
Employed locally 2,450
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,100
    25th
    $17,980
    50th (median)
    $23,290
    75th
    $35,800
    90th
    $47,290

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,940
    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
    Bartenders $22,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northern Indiana is $11.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northern Indiana is 31% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,100 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,980.