Bartenders pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for bartenders is $13.43 an hour ($27,940 a year). About 5,430 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Kansas ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.24 | $17,150 |
| 25% of workers | $10.16 | $21,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.43 | $27,940 |
| 75% of workers | $22.45 | $46,700 |
| 90% of workers | $31.74 | $66,010 |
Bartenders pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $29,980 | 470 |
| Wichita | $28,540 | 1,300 |
| Topeka | $27,860 | 470 |
| Manhattan | $27,160 | 250 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,580 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,120 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,220 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,280 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,300 |
| Food Service Managers | $70,320 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,040 |
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