Bartenders Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $29,130 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.01
10th percentile $16,790
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 500
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,790
    25th
    $20,790
    50th (median)
    $29,130
    75th
    $55,650
    90th
    $66,560

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 42% Median Bartenders salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MI $38,440
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $37,730
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $34,520
    Jacksonville, FL $33,280
    Fairbanks-College, AK $29,820
    Wichita, KS $29,000

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,820
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,250
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,760
    Food Preparation Workers$30,310
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$24,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Lawrence, KS is $14.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.97 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Lawrence, KS is 13.1% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Lawrence?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,790 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,790.