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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Kansas

Food Preparation Workers in Kansas earn a median of $30,280 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$30,280
vs. U.S. median
−14% ($35,320)
Rank among states
41 of 51
Jobs in the state
7,680

Pay range in Kansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,880; the top 10% earn over $39,220. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Kansas

How much do food preparation workers make in Kansas?

The median is $30,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,880 and the top 10% earn over $39,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kansas a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $35,320). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses