Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Kansas earn a median salary of $30,844 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.4% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 19,360 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $28,870 to $34,760 depending on location.
$30,844
Avg median salary in Kansas
$34,760
Highest paying metro
$28,870
Lowest paying metro
19,360
Employed in Kansas
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $34,760 | $29,130 | $38,400 | 4,340 |
| Lawrence, KS | $34,460 | $29,740 | $37,070 | 170 |
| Manhattan, KS | $32,180 | $29,050 | $35,070 | 330 |
| Topeka, KS | $31,830 | $28,630 | $36,160 | 530 |
| Wichita, KS | $30,740 | $27,960 | $35,230 | 1,270 |
| Kansas | $29,740 | $27,140 | $34,030 | 3,120 |
| Arkansas | $29,700 | $27,770 | $33,370 | 6,700 |
| South Arkansas | $29,010 | $27,110 | $30,890 | 890 |
| East Arkansas | $29,000 | $27,440 | $30,390 | 470 |
| North Arkansas | $28,990 | $27,520 | $30,680 | 850 |
| West Arkansas | $28,870 | $26,980 | $31,300 | 690 |