How much does a food server make in Kansas?
$29,040a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Kansas. That is $13.96 an hour or $2,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.96
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,770Median: $29,040Highest 10%: $35,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,770 | $10.47 | |
| 25th | $24,440 | $11.75 | |
| Median | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| 75th | $31,500 | $15.14 | |
| 90th | $35,250 | $16.95 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $33,620 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,210 |
| Topeka, KS | $26,670 |
| Lawrence, KS | $26,550 |
| Wichita, KS | $24,190 |
| Manhattan, KS | $21,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 43. West Virginia | $30,170 |
| 44. Iowa | $30,110 |
| 45. Texas | $29,300 |
| 46. Kansas | $29,040 |
| 47. Alabama | $29,000 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $28,490 |
| 49. Arkansas | $27,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $13.96 ($29,040 a year).
Do food servers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $29,040 against $35,360 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kansas rank for food server pay?
Kansas ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays food servers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $33,620 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.