Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Waiters and Waitresses in Kansas earn a median salary of $28,901 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.4% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 52,600 waiters and waitresses are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $23,940 to $35,250 depending on location.
$28,901
Avg median salary in Kansas
$35,250
Highest paying metro
$23,940
Lowest paying metro
52,600
Employed in Kansas
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $35,250 | $22,590 | $47,990 | 1,180 |
| Wichita, KS | $34,800 | $21,040 | $46,920 | 4,330 |
| Manhattan, KS | $33,380 | $21,800 | $45,510 | 920 |
| Topeka, KS | $31,580 | $20,740 | $45,050 | 1,300 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $29,210 | $25,580 | $40,600 | 18,000 |
| Kansas | $28,490 | $16,560 | $36,990 | 5,130 |
| Arkansas | $26,350 | $23,770 | $29,580 | 17,820 |
| North Arkansas | $26,100 | $23,540 | $28,140 | 1,510 |
| West Arkansas | $24,440 | $22,920 | $28,050 | 960 |
| East Arkansas | $24,370 | $22,950 | $27,390 | 570 |
| South Arkansas | $23,940 | $23,050 | $27,390 | 880 |