Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Manhattan, KS

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

Median annual salary $33,380 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.05
10th percentile $15,360
90th percentile $59,490
Employed locally 920
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,360
    25th
    $21,800
    50th (median)
    $33,380
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $59,490

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 52% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MI $35,500
    Lawrence, KS $35,250
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $35,150
    Wichita, KS $34,800
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $34,150
    Topeka, KS $31,580

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,810
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,210
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,180
    Food Preparation Workers $28,490
    Bartenders $26,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Manhattan?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Manhattan, KS is $16.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

    Is Manhattan above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Manhattan, KS is 1.1% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Manhattan?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,360 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,800.