Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $23,850 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.47
10th percentile $16,800
90th percentile $46,730
Employed locally 1,990
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,800
    25th
    $17,770
    50th (median)
    $23,850
    75th
    $36,550
    90th
    $46,730

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,610
    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
    Bartenders $22,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southern Indiana is $11.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southern Indiana is 29.4% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,800 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,770.