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Electrician Salary in Kansas: Pay by City
Electricians in Kansas earned a median $31.66 an hour, or $65,860 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $24.67 to $38.73 an hour, and the top tenth earned $46.55 or more. That is 4% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $20.51
- 25th
- $24.67
- Median
- $31.66
- 75th
- $38.73
- 90th
- $46.55
- 10th
- $42,660
- 25th
- $51,320
- Median
- $65,860
- 75th
- $80,560
- 90th
- $96,830
Which Kansas cities pay electricians the most?
Wichita has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $31.57 an hour; Lawrence has the lowest, $29.36.[1]
- Wichita$31.57 · 1,610
- Topeka$31.50 · 510
- Manhattan$29.41 · 170
- Lawrence$29.36 · 140
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Kansas?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $96,830 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.51 | $42,660 |
| 25th | $24.67 | $51,320 |
| Median | $31.66 | $65,860 |
| 75th | $38.73 | $80,560 |
| 90th | $46.55 | $96,830 |
| Mean | $33.27 | $69,200 |
How much do new electricians make in Kansas?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Kansas earned $20.51 an hour or less ($42,660 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.67 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Kansas?
Projections Central expects Kansas to go from 6,190 electrician jobs in 2024 to 6,780 in 2034, a change of 9.6%, with about 610 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 6,190 | 6,780 | 9.6% | 610 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Kansas?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Kansas. General contractors have the highest median, $36.91 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.91 | $76,780 | 8,940 |
| Electricians | $31.66 | $65,860 | 6,350 |
| Plumbers | $31.36 | $65,220 | 4,590 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.07 | $60,460 | 3,770 |
| Roofers | $22.69 | $47,190 | 900 |
Where to train in Kansas
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Kansas, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)