Bartender Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median bartender in the Indianapolis area earns $22,880 a year ($11.00 an hour), 33% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and about the same as the Indiana median ($22,770). Half of the 4,480 bartenders there earn between $21,210 and $36,170.
Median $22,880
10th: $17,61090th: $47,290
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,610 | $17,050 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $21,210 | $20,220 | $27,400 |
| Median | $22,880 | $22,770 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $36,170 | $30,940 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $47,290 | $45,000 | $73,770 |
| Average | $29,510 | $27,780 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 4,480 | 12,880 | 756,390 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
- Portland, OR: $45,590
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Similar jobs in Indianapolis, IN
- Fast Food Worker: $29,040
- Waiter: $29,050
- Restaurant Cook: $36,610
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,590
- Food Preparation Worker: $30,490
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.