How much does a cook make in Kansas?
$27,400a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Kansas. That is $13.17 an hour or $2,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.17
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,110Median: $27,400Highest 10%: $36,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,110 | $11.59 | |
| 25th | $26,530 | $12.75 | |
| Median | $27,400 | $13.17 | |
| 75th | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| 90th | $36,570 | $17.58 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $29,810 |
| Topeka, KS | $29,180 |
| Wichita, KS | $28,250 |
| Manhattan, KS | $27,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 40. Mississippi | $28,180 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $28,130 |
| 42. West Virginia | $27,440 |
| 43. Kansas | $27,400 |
| 44. Georgia | $26,870 |
| 45. Louisiana | $26,260 |
| 46. Texas | $25,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $13.17 ($27,400 a year).
Do cooks make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $27,400 against $35,880 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Kansas rank for cook pay?
Kansas ranks 43 of 49 states.
Which city in Kansas pays cooks the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $29,810 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.