Kentucky

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$35,410
-11.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$17.02
 
10th Percentile
$16,520
Entry level
90th Percentile
$62,030
Senior level
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Salary Range

Waiters and Waitresses in Kentucky earn between $16,520 and $62,030, with a mean of $35,410. The national average for this role is $40,062.

$35,410 mean
10th Percentile$16,52090th Percentile$62,030

How Kentucky Compares

LocationMean Salary
Kentucky$35,410
National Average$40,062
Hawaii$68,260
Washington$60,590
District of Columbia$59,510
Vermont$58,850
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Kentucky. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.