How much does a waiter and waitress make in Kansas?
$36,120a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Kansas. That is $17.37 an hour or $3,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.37
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,370Median: $36,120Highest 10%: $62,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,370 | $8.35 | |
| 25th | $26,830 | $12.90 | |
| Median | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 75th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 90th | $62,890 | $30.24 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wichita, KS | $37,300 |
| Lawrence, KS | $37,230 |
| Kansas City, MO | $36,080 |
| Topeka, KS | $35,090 |
| Manhattan, KS | $33,140 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,490 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 18. Maryland | $36,750 |
| 19. Ohio | $36,700 |
| 20. Florida | $36,150 |
| 21. Kansas | $36,120 |
| 22. California | $36,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $35,420 |
| 24. West Virginia | $35,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $17.37 ($36,120 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $36,120 against $35,230 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Kansas rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Kansas ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Wichita, KS, with a median of $37,300 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.