Bartenders Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,600 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.31
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $45,010
Employed locally 90
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $18,810
    50th (median)
    $25,600
    75th
    $31,950
    90th
    $45,010

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,840
    Cooks, Fast Food$20,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$28,460
    Food Preparation Workers$21,780
    Waiters and Waitresses$18,830
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in East Kentucky is $12.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.42 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in East Kentucky is 23.7% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,810.