Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kansas
Waiters and Waitresses in Kansas earn a median of $36,120 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,480
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,370; the top 10% earn over $62,890. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,110 median in Kansas
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,690 median in Kansas
- Bartenders$27,940 median in Kansas
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,580 median in Kansas
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,040 median in Kansas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,300 median in Kansas
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Kansas
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Kansas?
The median is $36,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,370 and the top 10% earn over $62,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.