salary$28,550 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Evansville, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,640per year
Jobs in the area2,070people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Evansville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,115 a month takes 46.9% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Evansville, IN?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Evansville, IN area is $28,550 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $17,440 and $47,640.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Evansville?
Typical rent of $1,115 a month takes 46.9% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Evansville, IN metro area.