The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Columbus, IN is $24,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,380.
Pay spans roughly $16,870 at the 10th percentile to $45,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.63 per hour. An estimated 520 people work as waiters and waitresses in Columbus, IN.
| Median (annual) | $24,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.63 |
| 10th percentile | $16,870 |
| 90th percentile | $45,800 |
| Employment | 520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.