SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Louisville/Jefferson County
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $28,030 per year, 17.5% below the national median of $33,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $28,030 per year, 17.5% below the national median of $33,980. Half of workers earn between $22,070 and $35,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $18,720 and the ninetieth at $37,810.
The area has 1,570 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Paducah records the highest median at $27,030. Of the 560 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 556th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,720 | −44.9% |
| 25th | $22,070 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $28,030 | −17.5% |
| 75th | $35,420 | +4.2% |
| 90th | $37,810 | +11.3% |
| Mean | $28,460 | −16.2% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paducah | $27,030 | 120 | |
| 2 | Bowling Green | $26,200 | 150 | |
| 3 | Elizabethtown | $25,720 | 110 | |
| 4 | Lexington | $24,090 | 550 | |
| 5 | Owensboro | $23,350 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $28,030 goes as far as $31,075 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,075US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,030 a year, 17.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,720 to $37,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,570 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Paducah, at $27,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The median annual wage is $28,030, or $13.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $33,980, so pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is 17.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY earns more than $37,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,720 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Paducah, at $27,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,570 jobs in this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data