Food Preparation Workers Salary in Kansas
Ranked #42 of 51 · KS
10.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,460 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,280
Employment 7,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,880P25 $27,700 Median $30,280P75 $35,290P90 $39,220
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Kansas earn between $22,880 and $39,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Kansas is $31,460, about 10.9% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $31,350 | $31,300 | 350 |
| Topeka, KS | $30,300 | $32,170 | 700 |
| Wichita, KS | $29,940 | $31,200 | 1,380 |
| Manhattan, KS | $29,270 | $29,370 | 290 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $28,640 | $29,070 | 2,340 |