Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $23,960 -29% vs national
Median hourly $11.52
10th percentile $16,550
90th percentile $45,180
Employed locally 1,140
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,550
    25th
    $17,760
    50th (median)
    $23,960
    75th
    $36,370
    90th
    $45,180

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 43% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 57% 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 Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,500
    Bartenders $21,280
    Food Preparation Workers $28,070
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $24,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Terre Haute, IN is $11.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.19 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Terre Haute, IN is 29% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,550 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,760.