DOL Median (Indiana)
$16,973
vs National
-15.1%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,652
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$16,973
-15.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in Indiana earns $16,973 in nominal terms, which is 15.1% below the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,652 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Hotel Partners, LLC | $16,973 | 1 |
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Indiana?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Indiana is $16,973 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Indiana a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Indiana earns 15.1% less than the national median of $20,000, or $18,652 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.