How much does a waiter and waitress make in Kentucky?
$29,660a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Kentucky. That is $14.26 an hour or $2,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.26
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,520Median: $29,660Highest 10%: $62,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,520 | $7.94 | |
| 25th | $18,170 | $8.74 | |
| Median | $29,660 | $14.26 | |
| 75th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 90th | $62,030 | $29.82 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,530 |
| Lexington, KY | $34,910 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,690 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $30,270 |
| Louisville, KY | $30,180 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,790 |
| Paducah, KY | $29,280 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,810 |
| Clarksville, TN | $21,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 30. North Dakota | $30,890 |
| 31. Idaho | $30,050 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $29,670 |
| 33. Kentucky | $29,660 |
| 34. Missouri | $29,400 |
| 35. South Dakota | $28,990 |
| 36. Indiana | $28,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.26 ($29,660 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $29,660 against $35,230 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $36,530 a year.
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.