The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Kentucky is $22,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,120.
Pay spans roughly $15,880 at the 10th percentile to $50,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $10.70 per hour. An estimated 27,800 people work as waiters and waitresses in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $22,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $10.70 |
| 10th percentile | $15,880 |
| 90th percentile | $50,200 |
| Employment | 27,800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.