Food Preparation Workers Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Food Preparation Workers in Kansas earn a median salary of $28,210 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.6% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 18,610 food preparation workers are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $26,710 to $30,920 depending on location.
$28,210
Avg median salary in Kansas
$30,920
Highest paying metro
$26,710
Lowest paying metro
18,610
Employed in Kansas
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $30,920 | $29,080 | $36,550 | 6,070 |
| Lawrence, KS | $30,310 | $28,810 | $31,740 | 300 |
| Topeka, KS | $29,480 | $27,040 | $35,670 | 670 |
| Wichita, KS | $28,960 | $26,890 | $35,190 | 1,260 |
| Manhattan, KS | $28,490 | $25,900 | $29,780 | 300 |
| Kansas | $27,370 | $25,640 | $29,410 | 2,410 |
| Arkansas | $27,330 | $26,000 | $31,610 | 5,860 |
| North Arkansas | $27,050 | $23,960 | $29,240 | 580 |
| West Arkansas | $26,980 | $25,020 | $28,660 | 390 |
| East Arkansas | $26,710 | $23,800 | $27,330 | 250 |
| South Arkansas | $26,710 | $23,830 | $28,690 | 520 |