Bartenders Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $26,960 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.96
10th percentile $16,400
90th percentile $65,640
Employed locally 510
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,400
    25th
    $17,460
    50th (median)
    $26,960
    75th
    $46,350
    90th
    $65,640

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 40% Median Bartenders salary is 60% 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
    Lawrence, KS $29,130

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,740
    Food Preparation Workers $29,480
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Topeka, KS is $12.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.49 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Topeka, KS is 19.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,400 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,460.