SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Southern Indiana, IN is $23,720 per year, 24.0% below the national median of $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Southern Indiana, IN is $23,720 per year, 24.0% below the national median of $31,200. Pay ranges from under $18,720 at the tenth percentile to more than $35,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,270 to $27,640.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.0 of every thousand jobs. Indianapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $27,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 395th of 397 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,720 | −40.0% |
| 25th | $21,270 | −31.8% |
| Median (50th) | $23,720 | −24.0% |
| 75th | $27,640 | −11.4% |
| 90th | $35,770 | +14.6% |
| Mean | $25,720 | −17.6% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $27,470 | 3,610 | |
| 2 | Kokomo | $27,150 | 160 | |
| 3 | Evansville | $26,520 | 460 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $26,450 | 350 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $26,360 | 140 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $26,170 | 320 | |
| 7 | Elkhart | $26,160 | 200 | |
| 8 | South Bend | $26,150 | 410 | |
| 9 | Fort Wayne | $25,920 | 680 | |
| 10 | Michigan City | $25,720 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $23,720 goes as far as $25,423 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$23,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$25,423US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,720 a year, 24.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,720 to $35,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $27,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Southern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $23,720, or $11.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $31,200, so pay in Southern Indiana, IN is 24.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southern Indiana, IN earns more than $35,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,720 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $27,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Southern Indiana, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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