Waiters and Waitresses salary
in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $16,460–$32,860
- vs U.S. median
- -37%
- Metro rank
- #443 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $22,140 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,640 jobs (May 2025). That is 37% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 25% below the KY statewide median of $29,660. It ranks #443 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,640 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Waiters and Waitresses pay in other KY metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $34,910 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $30,270 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30,180 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,790 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $29,280 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,810 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $27,030 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $27,030 |
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Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $22,140 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,640 jobs pay between $16,460 and $32,860. The 10th percentile is $15,950 and the 90th is $56,800.
Is West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 37% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 25% below the KY statewide median of $29,660. It ranks #443 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
About $10.64 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $22,140 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $7.91–$15.80 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.