Waiter Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median waiter in the Indianapolis area earns $29,050 a year ($13.97 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($35,230) and 2% above the Indiana median ($28,480). Half of the 15,830 waiters there earn between $21,040 and $37,070.
Median $29,050
10th: $18,07090th: $49,380
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18,070 | $17,640 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $21,040 | $20,870 | $27,750 |
| Median | $29,050 | $28,480 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $37,070 | $36,550 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $49,380 | $48,350 | $64,720 |
| Average | $32,300 | $31,170 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 15,830 | 43,620 | 2,270,910 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Seattle, WA: $57,280
- Portland, OR: $54,780
- New York, NY: $47,610
- Phoenix, AZ: $47,530
- Buffalo, NY: $46,580
- Washington, DC: $46,040
- Grand Rapids, MI: $42,930
- San Jose, CA: $41,920
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Similar jobs in Indianapolis, IN
- Fast Food Worker: $29,040
- Bartender: $22,880
- 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.