The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Paducah, KY-IL is $20,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,600.
Pay spans roughly $15,330 at the 10th percentile to $46,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $9.86 per hour. An estimated 990 people work as waiters and waitresses in Paducah, KY-IL.
| Median (annual) | $20,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $9.86 |
| 10th percentile | $15,330 |
| 90th percentile | $46,350 |
| Employment | 990 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.