How much does a bartender make in Kansas?
$27,940a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Kansas. That is $13.43 an hour or $2,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.43
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,150Median: $27,940Highest 10%: $66,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,150 | $8.25 | |
| 25th | $21,130 | $10.16 | |
| Median | $27,940 | $13.43 | |
| 75th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 90th | $66,010 | $31.74 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $30,300 |
| Lawrence, KS | $29,980 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,000 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
| Wichita, KS | $28,540 |
| Topeka, KS | $27,860 |
| Manhattan, KS | $27,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 33. Pennsylvania | $28,420 |
| 34. Mississippi | $28,320 |
| 35. Alabama | $27,980 |
| 36. Kansas | $27,940 |
| 37. Tennessee | $27,480 |
| 38. Nevada | $27,460 |
| 39. Idaho | $27,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $13.43 ($27,940 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $27,940 against $34,340 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kansas rank for bartender pay?
Kansas ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays bartenders the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $30,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.