How much does a cook make in Kansas?
$35,130a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Kansas. That is $16.89 an hour or $2,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.89
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,120Median: $35,130Highest 10%: $44,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,120 | $12.56 | |
| 25th | $29,690 | $14.27 | |
| Median | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 75th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 90th | $44,540 | $21.41 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $37,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $35,560 |
| Lawrence, KS | $35,140 |
| Wichita, KS | $34,510 |
| Topeka, KS | $34,450 |
| Joplin, MO | $33,930 |
| Manhattan, KS | $32,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 39. Ohio | $35,540 |
| 40. North Carolina | $35,400 |
| 41. Indiana | $35,170 |
| 42. Kansas | $35,130 |
| 43. New Mexico | $35,020 |
| 44. Texas | $34,760 |
| 45. Kentucky | $34,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $16.89 ($35,130 a year).
Do cooks make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $35,130 against $37,390 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kansas rank for cook pay?
Kansas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays cooks the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $37,370 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.