The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN is $27,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,150.
Pay spans roughly $17,220 at the 10th percentile to $46,210 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.16 per hour. An estimated 1,320 people work as waiters and waitresses in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN.
| Median (annual) | $27,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.16 |
| 10th percentile | $17,220 |
| 90th percentile | $46,210 |
| Employment | 1,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.