Waiter Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median waiter in the Louisville area earns $30,180 a year ($14.51 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($35,230) and 2% above the Kentucky median ($29,660). Half of the 10,220 waiters there earn between $20,970 and $46,040.
Median $30,180
10th: $17,07090th: $63,500
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,070 | $16,520 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $20,970 | $18,170 | $27,750 |
| Median | $30,180 | $29,660 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $46,040 | $45,710 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $63,500 | $62,030 | $64,720 |
| Average | $36,360 | $35,410 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 10,220 | 27,150 | 2,270,910 |
Louisville, KY ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Seattle, WA: $57,280
- Portland, OR: $54,780
- New York, NY: $47,610
- Phoenix, AZ: $47,530
- Buffalo, NY: $46,580
- Washington, DC: $46,040
- Grand Rapids, MI: $42,930
- San Jose, CA: $41,920
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- Fast Food Worker: $28,690
- Bartender: $29,120
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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.