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How much does a waiter and waitress make in Manhattan?

$33,140a year

Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $15.93 an hour or $2,762 a month.

Hourly
$15.93
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
188 of 392
Jobs in the area
940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,330Median: $33,140Highest 10%: $60,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$16,330$7.85
25th$26,750$12.86
Median$33,140$15.93
75th$46,780$22.49
90th$60,820$29.24

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.

Wichita, KS$37,300
Lawrence, KS$37,230
Kansas City, MO$36,080
Topeka, KS$35,090
St. Joseph, MO$30,490
Joplin, MO$28,600
Waiter and Waitress salary in Kansas Waiter and Waitress salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$36,460
Cook$34,100
Cook$32,280
Food Preparation Worker$29,270
Cook$27,820
Bartender$27,160
Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,130
Host and Hostess$26,240
Dishwasher$24,370
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$21,770
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Manhattan?

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $15.93 ($33,140 a year).

Do waiter and waitresss make more in Manhattan than the national average?

No: $33,140 against $35,230 nationally, 6% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $36,120, so Manhattan pays 8% less.

Where does Manhattan rank for waiter and waitress pay?

188 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Manhattan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $16,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,820 or more.

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.