First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $37,740 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $58,330
Employed locally 800
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $48,270
    90th
    $58,330

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 55% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $56,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,910
    Boulder, CO $52,570

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,330
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $40,100
    Jackson, MI $39,830
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,810
    Jacksonville, FL $38,760

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,960
    Food Preparation Workers $29,480
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,830
    Bartenders $26,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Topeka, KS is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Topeka, KS is 10.2% below the national median of $42,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Topeka?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.