Waiters and Waitresses Salary in West Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $21,400 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.29
10th percentile $15,340
90th percentile $41,590
Employed locally 1,630
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,340
    25th
    $15,940
    50th (median)
    $21,400
    75th
    $29,130
    90th
    $41,590

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in West Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,880
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,530
    Food Preparation Workers$22,010
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,510
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in West Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in West Kentucky is $10.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.31 or more per hour.

    Is West Kentucky above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in West Kentucky is 36.6% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in West Kentucky?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,340 per year in West Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,940.