Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $15.48 an hour ($32,200 a year). About 3,660 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Kentucky ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.40 | $25,790 |
| 25% of workers | $13.53 | $28,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.48 | $32,200 |
| 75% of workers | $17.72 | $36,850 |
| 90% of workers | $20.22 | $42,060 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $34,040 | 110 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $31,780 | 1,690 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $30,430 | 400 |
| Owensboro | $29,600 | 70 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,130 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,660 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,850 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,640 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $31,550 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,100 |
| Dishwashers | $29,060 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,330 |
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