KS · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Kansas

Median Annual Salary $26,970 -11% below national average (national: $30,380)
$27,480Mean Annual
$13Median Hourly
4,580Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$26,970
$16,630
10th pct.
$38,700
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$16,630$8.00
25th percentile$20,830$10.02
50th percentile (median)$26,970$12.97
75th percentile$31,630$15.21
90th percentile (top earners)$38,700$18.61
Mean (average)$27,480$13.21

How Kansas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kansas
Kansas (current) $26,970
Hawaii $43,070 +60%
New York $37,070 +37%
District of Columbia $36,950 +37%
Washington $36,500 +35%
California $35,910 +33%
Colorado $35,720 +32%
Maine $35,100 +30%
Alaska $34,800 +29%

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Related Occupations in Kansas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,000 45,420
Cooks, Short Order $26,780 N/A
Dishwashers $26,740 2,470
Cashiers $27,580 35,100
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $26,250 1,190
Bartenders $27,760 5,740

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Kansas?

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Kansas is $27,480 per year. The median (middle) salary is $26,970 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Kansas?

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Kansas typically earn around $16,630 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $20,830 per year.

What is the highest Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Kansas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kansas make approximately $38,700 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $31,630 per year.

How does the Kansas Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary compare to the national average?

The median hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Kansas is $26,970, which is -11% below national average of $30,380.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes