Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #33 of 51 · KY
11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,410 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $29,660
Employment 27,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $16,520P25 $18,170 Median $29,660P75 $45,710P90 $62,030
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Kentucky earn between $16,520 and $62,030. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Kentucky is $35,410, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $34,910 | $37,250 | 5,020 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $30,270 | $35,920 | 760 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30,180 | $36,360 | 10,220 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,790 | $36,260 | 780 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $29,280 | $33,040 | 1,010 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,810 | $34,080 | 1,250 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $27,030 | $31,590 | 1,880 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $27,030 | $31,520 | 630 |