Is Kansas City a strong pay market for Bartenders?

At a $30,300 median, Kansas City is $4,040 (12%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $34,340. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Bartender in Kansas City?

Target employers paying toward the $44,060 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Bartender openings in Kansas City and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Bartender Salary in Kansas City, MO

Median: $14.57/hour ($30,300/year) — $4,040 (12%) below the national median. Range: $28,600–$44,060.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Bartender salary guide

The median Bartender salary in Kansas City, MO is $14.57/hour ($30,300/year) ($4,040 (12%) below the national median), with a typical range of $28,600–$44,060. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$14.57/hour ($30,300/year)	BLS
Range	$28,600–$44,060	BLS

### Key facts for Bartender in Kansas City Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Bartender Salary in Kansas City vs. National Average

25th Pct (Kansas City) $28,600

Median (Kansas City) $30,300

75th Pct (Kansas City) $44,060

National median: $34,340/yr. Kansas City is $4,040 (12%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender).

Bartender pay in Kansas City, MO — common questions

How much does a Bartender make in Kansas City, MO?: The median Bartender salary in Kansas City, MO is $14.57/hour ($30,300/year) ($4,040 (12%) below the national median), with a typical range of $28,600–$44,060 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Kansas City a strong pay market for Bartenders?: At a $30,300 median, Kansas City is $4,040 (12%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $34,340. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Bartender in Kansas City?: Target employers paying toward the $44,060 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Bartender openings in Kansas City and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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