How much does a bartender make in Owensboro?
$26,810a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $12.89 an hour or $2,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.89
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $26,810Highest 10%: $68,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $16,390 | $7.88 | |
| Median | $26,810 | $12.89 | |
| 75th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 90th | $68,360 | $32.87 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,240 |
| Lexington, KY | $30,640 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,280 |
| Louisville, KY | $29,120 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $26,800 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $26,620 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,350 |
| Clarksville, TN | $24,230 |
Related jobs in Owensboro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $34,910 |
| Cook | $30,170 |
| Cook | $30,010 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,790 |
| Food Server | $29,600 |
| Dishwasher | $28,450 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,130 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,750 |
| Host and Hostess | $24,050 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $23,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $12.89 ($26,810 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Owensboro than the national average?
No: $26,810 against $34,340 nationally, 22% less.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $28,780, so Owensboro pays 7% less.
Where does Owensboro rank for bartender pay?
256 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,360 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.