Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $13.96 an hour ($29,040 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Kansas ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.46 | $21,770 |
| 25% of workers | $11.75 | $24,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.96 | $29,040 |
| 75% of workers | $15.14 | $31,500 |
| 90% of workers | $16.95 | $35,250 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $26,670 | 70 |
| Lawrence | $26,550 | 130 |
| Wichita | $24,190 | 0 |
| Manhattan | $21,660 | 50 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 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 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,280 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $31,950 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,110 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,300 |
| Dishwashers | $28,060 |
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