The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN is $28,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,260.
Pay spans roughly $17,790 at the 10th percentile to $48,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.55 per hour. An estimated 15,910 people work as waiters and waitresses in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN.
| Median (annual) | $28,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.55 |
| 10th percentile | $17,790 |
| 90th percentile | $48,800 |
| Employment | 15,910 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.