Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $24,790 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.92
10th percentile $21,530
90th percentile $30,220
Employed locally 200
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,530
    25th
    $22,880
    50th (median)
    $24,790
    75th
    $27,040
    90th
    $30,220

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    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
    Food Preparation Workers $27,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Kansas is $11.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.15 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Kansas is 28.1% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Kansas?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $21,530 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,880.