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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers average salary by city in Indiana
- Lafayette$32,310
- Bloomington$31,200
- South Bend$28,610
- Indianapolis$28,510
- Fort Wayne$28,500
- Elkhart$28,310
- Kokomo$28,170
- Columbus$27,450
- Terre Haute$26,910
- Muncie$26,740
- Evansville$26,720
- Michigan City$26,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $32,310 | $34,820 | $27,350 | $26,801 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $31,200 | $29,660 | $22,680 | $25,697 | 95 |
| South Bend | $28,610 | $29,080 | $23,850 | $23,857 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $28,510 | $28,110 | $23,290 | $23,707 | 96 |
| Fort Wayne | $28,500 | $29,640 | $22,590 | $23,818 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $28,310 | $28,450 | $22,920 | $23,558 | 90 |
| Kokomo | $28,170 | $28,190 | $22,820 | $23,463 | 90 |
| Columbus | $27,450 | $27,670 | $22,190 | $22,959 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $26,910 | $27,250 | $21,950 | $22,475 | 88 |
| Muncie | $26,740 | $26,520 | $21,590 | $22,472 | 88 |
| Evansville | $26,720 | $27,270 | $21,900 | $22,521 | 92 |
| Michigan City | $26,420 | $26,020 | $21,660 | $22,236 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-9011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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