Bartenders Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $29,000 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.94
10th percentile $16,640
90th percentile $64,270
Employed locally 1,410
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,640
    25th
    $20,000
    50th (median)
    $29,000
    75th
    $52,590
    90th
    $64,270

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    Lawrence, KS $29,130

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,800
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,400
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,740
    Food Preparation Workers $28,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Wichita, KS is $13.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.45 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Wichita, KS is 13.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,640 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,000.