Bartenders pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for bartenders is $10.95 an hour ($22,770 a year). About 12,880 people work in this job there.
That is 34% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Indiana ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.20 | $17,050 |
| 25% of workers | $9.72 | $20,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $10.95 | $22,770 |
| 75% of workers | $14.88 | $30,940 |
| 90% of workers | $21.64 | $45,000 |
Bartenders pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $23,700 | 150 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $23,120 | 210 |
| Kokomo | $23,060 | 180 |
| Fort Wayne | $23,010 | 850 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $23,000 | 580 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $22,880 | 4,480 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $22,680 | 460 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $22,430 | 250 |
| Bloomington | $22,370 | 440 |
| Evansville | $22,360 | 590 |
| Muncie | $21,780 | 200 |
| Terre Haute | $21,090 | 410 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,790 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,480 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $44,880 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,700 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,320 |
| Food Service Managers | $71,430 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,840 |
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