How much does a cook make in Kansas?
$31,950a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Kansas. That is $15.36 an hour or $2,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.36
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,440Median: $31,950Highest 10%: $42,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,440 | $12.23 | |
| 25th | $28,840 | $13.87 | |
| Median | $31,950 | $15.36 | |
| 75th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| 90th | $42,000 | $20.19 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $36,080 |
| Lawrence, KS | $36,080 |
| Manhattan, KS | $34,100 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $34,070 |
| Topeka, KS | $33,200 |
| Wichita, KS | $31,850 |
| Joplin, MO | $31,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 41. Georgia | $35,090 |
| 42. South Carolina | $34,960 |
| 43. Missouri | $34,900 |
| 44. Kansas | $31,950 |
| 45. Kentucky | $31,550 |
| 46. Arkansas | $30,240 |
| 47. West Virginia | $29,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $15.36 ($31,950 a year).
Do cooks make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $31,950 against $37,450 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kansas rank for cook pay?
Kansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays cooks the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $36,080 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.