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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Indiana
- Indianapolis$32,300
- South Bend$31,830
- Lafayette$31,040
- Fort Wayne$30,730
- Evansville$30,650
- Bloomington$30,630
- Michigan City$30,490
- Kokomo$30,420
- Elkhart$30,140
- Columbus$30,060
- Terre Haute$28,150
- Muncie$28,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $32,300 | $29,050 | $21,040 | $26,562 | 96 |
| South Bend | $31,830 | $28,740 | $21,470 | $26,291 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $31,040 | $28,420 | $21,190 | $25,835 | 93 |
| Fort Wayne | $30,730 | $28,650 | $20,870 | $25,507 | 93 |
| Evansville | $30,650 | $28,550 | $20,540 | $25,547 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $30,630 | $28,540 | $20,950 | $25,268 | 95 |
| Michigan City | $30,490 | $28,260 | $20,710 | $25,366 | 92 |
| Kokomo | $30,420 | $28,420 | $21,240 | $25,166 | 90 |
| Elkhart | $30,140 | $28,060 | $20,570 | $24,940 | 90 |
| Columbus | $30,060 | $26,340 | $18,510 | $24,953 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $28,150 | $26,520 | $19,270 | $23,434 | 88 |
| Muncie | $28,030 | $23,720 | $18,190 | $23,476 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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