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$31.36median an hour
$65,220median a year
- 10th
- $18.81
- 25th
- $23.67
- Median
- $31.36
- 75th
- $40.80
- 90th
- $52.54
- 10th
- $39,130
- 25th
- $49,230
- Median
- $65,220
- 75th
- $84,870
- 90th
- $109,290
Which Kansas cities pay plumbers the most?
Topeka has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $36.10 an hour; Lawrence has the lowest, $28.50.1
- Topeka$36.10
- Wichita$29.30
- Manhattan$29.13
- Lawrence$28.50
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Kansas?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($84,870) and the 90th ($109,290).1
How much do new plumbers make in Kansas?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Kansas earned $18.81 an hour or less ($39,130 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.67 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Kansas?
Projections Central expects Kansas to go from 4,480 plumber jobs in 2024 to 4,700 in 2034, a change of 4.8%, with about 390 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4,480 | 4,700 | 4.8% | 390 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Kansas?
Plumbers rank third 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: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)