Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Kentucky

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Kentucky

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Kentucky earn a median salary of $30,696 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.9% vs the national median of $34,460. An estimated 1,980 food servers, nonrestaurant are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $26,070 to $35,860 depending on location.

$30,696 Avg median salary in Kentucky
$35,860 Highest paying metro
$26,070 Lowest paying metro
1,980 Employed in Kentucky

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      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries by city in Kentucky

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      South Central Kentucky $35,860 $26,970 $36,990 120
      West Kentucky $35,860 $27,830 $37,330 90
      Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $31,950 $28,290 $36,200 1,070
      Central Kentucky $30,770 $22,290 $34,570 100
      Owensboro, KY $29,600 $28,200 $34,870 70
      Lexington, KY $29,080 $26,040 $35,360 390
      Bowling Green, KY $26,380 $25,470 $33,650 70
      East Kentucky $26,070 $22,290 $30,370 70

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