Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #41 of 51 · KY
15.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,290 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $28,620
Employment 175,720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $20,610P25 $23,000 Median $28,620P75 $35,480P90 $45,120
About 80% of food preparation and serving related occupationss in Kentucky earn between $20,610 and $45,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation and serving related occupations salary in Kentucky is $31,290, about 15.8% below the U.S. average ($37,150). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $29,850 | $33,340 | 59,950 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $29,290 | $32,910 | 26,620 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $28,930 | $30,980 | 5,570 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,560 | $30,410 | 8,380 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,050 | $30,090 | 5,080 |
| Owensboro, KY | $27,960 | $30,300 | 4,860 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $26,740 | $28,220 | 15,160 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $26,570 | $27,860 | 14,320 |
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