Food Preparation Workers Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $27,370 -20% vs national
Median hourly $13.16
10th percentile $20,680
90th percentile $34,980
Employed locally 2,410
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,680
    25th
    $25,640
    50th (median)
    $27,370
    75th
    $29,410
    90th
    $34,980

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    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
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,430
    Bartenders $21,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Kansas is $13.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.27 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Kansas is 20% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,680 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,640.