Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Kentucky

Ranked #48 of 51 · KY

23% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $26,350 ≈ $13/hr
Median annual salary $26,330
Employment 3,350

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $15,870P25 $20,640 Median $26,330P75 $30,780P90 $37,330

About 80% of dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helperss in Kentucky earn between $15,870 and $37,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Kentucky
$26,350
U.S. average
$34,230

The mean dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary in Kentucky is $26,350, about 23% below the U.S. average ($34,230). That works out to roughly $13/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Kentucky

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $28,030 $28,460 1,570
Paducah, KY-IL $27,030 $26,260 120
Bowling Green, KY $26,200 $25,930 150
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $25,940 $24,650 240
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $25,940 $24,890 190
Elizabethtown, KY $25,720 $25,100 110
Lexington-Fayette, KY $24,090 $25,130 550
Owensboro, KY $23,350 $24,400 120

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers make in Kentucky?

The median dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary in Kentucky is $26,330 per year (mean $26,350), and about 80% earn between $15,870 and $37,330.

How much do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers make per hour in Kentucky?

Roughly $13 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $26,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Kentucky a high-paying state for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?

Kentucky ranks #48 of 51 states for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers pay. Its mean salary of $26,350 is about 23% below the U.S. average of $34,230.

Which metro areas in Kentucky pay dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers are Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($28,030), Paducah, KY-IL ($27,030), Bowling Green, KY ($26,200), by median annual wage.

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