Bartenders Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Bartenders in Kentucky earn a median salary of $26,425 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.2% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 5,450 bartenders are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $24,680 to $30,110 depending on location.
$26,425
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$30,110
Highest paying metro
$24,680
Lowest paying metro
5,450
Employed in Kentucky
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Bartenders salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $30,110 | $20,760 | $45,050 | 1,230 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $28,910 | $20,990 | $44,420 | 2,740 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $26,790 | $17,160 | $37,200 | 120 |
| Owensboro, KY | $26,740 | $20,020 | $45,760 | 140 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $26,090 | $16,700 | $34,570 | 200 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $25,970 | $17,810 | $36,250 | 230 |
| East Kentucky | $25,600 | $18,810 | $31,950 | 90 |
| Central Kentucky | $24,680 | $18,880 | $34,780 | 320 |
| South Central Kentucky | $24,680 | $16,050 | $34,580 | 190 |
| West Kentucky | $24,680 | $16,520 | $25,880 | 190 |