Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kansas
Ranked #24 of 51 · KS
2.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,170 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $36,120
Employment 19,480
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $17,370P25 $26,830 Median $36,120P75 $47,690P90 $62,890
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Kansas earn between $17,370 and $62,890. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Kansas is $39,170, about 2.2% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $37,300 | $41,120 | 4,570 |
| Lawrence, KS | $37,230 | $42,210 | 1,190 |
| Topeka, KS | $35,090 | $38,520 | 1,330 |
| Manhattan, KS | $33,140 | $37,460 | 940 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $29,630 | $33,180 | 4,590 |