Baristas Salary in Kansas
Baristas in Kansas earn a median of $27,580 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,140
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,620; the top 10% earn over $34,280. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,320 median in Kansas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,300 median in Kansas
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,640 median in Kansas
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,580 median in Kansas
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,120 median in Kansas
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,040 median in Kansas
Baristas pay in Kansas
How much do baristas make in Kansas?
The median is $27,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,620 and the top 10% earn over $34,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.