Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,430 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.15
10th percentile $20,910
90th percentile $36,990
Employed locally 2,620
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,910
    25th
    $26,500
    50th (median)
    $29,430
    75th
    $34,620
    90th
    $36,990

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,830
    Food Preparation Workers $27,370
    Bartenders $21,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Kansas is $14.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.96 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Kansas is 20.1% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Kansas?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,910 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,500.