BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Kansas

$42,630 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$20.5 per hour

▼ 7.7% below U.S. average35th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$42,630per year
Median$38,220per year
Hourly$20.5per hour
10th – 90th percentile$28,680 – $60,050per year

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation Pay Range in Kansas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,680
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$34,650
  • 50th Percentile — Median$38,220
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$49,580
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$60,050

Half of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Kansas earn more than $38,220. The top 10% make $60,050 or more, while entry-level workers start around $28,680.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Kansas: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Kansas ranks 35th of 51 states for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation pay, at $42,630 per year (7.7% below the U.S. average of $46,180).
  • 10,520 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Kansas — 0.9% of all U.S. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.93: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs are less concentrated in Kansas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,680; the top 10% earn over $60,050.
  • Hourly equivalent: $20.5 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $61,990.
  • Among hospitality jobs in Kansas, Chefs and Head Cooks pays the most ($60,930).

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation Job Market in Kansas

Key factors affecting compensation

Kansas's key industries are Agriculture, Aviation, Energy, and its job market is rated moderate. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation here earn $42,630 on average, placing the state 35th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.85 (U.S. = 1.00), a Kansas salary of $42,630 is roughly equivalent to $50,153 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, New Mexico ($43,660), Wisconsin ($43,660), Missouri ($43,250) are the closest alternatives for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation salary in Kansas?

The average First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation salary in Kansas is $42,630 per year (median $38,220), which is 7.7% below the national average of $46,180.

How does Kansas rank for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation pay?

Kansas ranks 35th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($61,990/yr).

How much do entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation make in Kansas?

The lowest-paid 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Kansas earn about $28,680 per year and the 25th percentile is $34,650.

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation make per hour in Kansas?

About $20.5 per hour, based on the $42,630 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation work in Kansas?

BLS counts 10,520 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs in Kansas (OEWS May 2025).

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