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

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

Median annual salary $38,400 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $28,120
90th percentile $59,380
Employed locally 2,390
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,120
    25th
    $32,670
    50th (median)
    $38,400
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $59,380

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 56% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 44% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,800
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,350
    Bartenders $29,000
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,740
    Food Preparation Workers $28,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Wichita, KS is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita 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 Wichita, KS is 8.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,120 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,670.