Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Kansas
Ranked #45 of 51 · KS
15% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,990 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $31,950
Employment 7,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $25,440P25 $28,840 Median $31,950P75 $36,030P90 $42,000
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Kansas earn between $25,440 and $42,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Kansas is $32,990, about 15% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $36,080 | $36,760 | 180 |
| Manhattan, KS | $34,100 | $32,920 | 310 |
| Topeka, KS | $33,200 | $33,940 | 480 |
| Wichita, KS | $31,850 | $32,340 | 1,370 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $30,190 | $31,290 | 3,200 |