Bartender Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median bartender in the Louisville area earns $29,120 a year ($14.00 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 1% above the Kentucky median ($28,780). Half of the 2,830 bartenders there earn between $20,430 and $45,770.
Median $29,120
10th: $16,80090th: $62,430
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16,800 | $16,110 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $20,430 | $17,920 | $27,400 |
| Median | $29,120 | $28,780 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $45,770 | $45,770 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $62,430 | $63,140 | $73,770 |
| Average | $35,660 | $34,970 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 2,830 | 6,870 | 756,390 |
Louisville, KY ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
- Portland, OR: $45,590
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.