Bartenders Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Bartenders in Kansas earn a median salary of $25,713 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.3% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 12,030 bartenders are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $21,450 to $29,130 depending on location.
$25,713
Avg median salary in Kansas
$29,130
Highest paying metro
$21,450
Lowest paying metro
12,030
Employed in Kansas
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Bartenders salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $29,130 | $20,790 | $55,650 | 500 |
| Wichita, KS | $29,000 | $20,000 | $52,590 | 1,410 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $27,010 | $25,580 | $35,130 | 4,880 |
| Manhattan, KS | $26,990 | $18,170 | $41,330 | 280 |
| Topeka, KS | $26,960 | $17,460 | $46,350 | 510 |
| Arkansas | $26,030 | $23,430 | $31,950 | 2,630 |
| West Arkansas | $25,720 | $22,880 | $31,200 | 140 |
| South Arkansas | $23,850 | $22,880 | $29,080 | 120 |
| East Arkansas | $23,350 | $22,880 | $25,720 | 70 |
| North Arkansas | $23,350 | $22,880 | $26,740 | 180 |
| Kansas | $21,450 | $17,120 | $35,410 | 1,310 |