The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lawrence, KS is $35,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,930.
Pay spans roughly $16,490 at the 10th percentile to $60,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.95 per hour. An estimated 1,180 people work as waiters and waitresses in Lawrence, KS.
| Median (annual) | $35,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.95 |
| 10th percentile | $16,490 |
| 90th percentile | $60,690 |
| Employment | 1,180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.