Plumber Salary in Kansas
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Kansas Plumber Wages at a Glance
Kansas plumbers earn a statewide median of $65,220 per year ($31.36 per hour), up 18.4% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $39,130 at the 10th percentile to $109,290 at the 90th.
Kansas employs approximately 4,590 plumbers statewide, up 28.2% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $60,940 | $29.30/hr | 1,060 | up 27.4% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Kansas Plumber Apprenticeships
Most plumbers enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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