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 $62,820 per year ($30.20 per hour), up 19.0% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $39,260 at the 10th percentile to $104,300 at the 90th.
Kansas employs approximately 4,090 plumbers statewide, down 5.5% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $58,080 | $27.92/hr | 910 | up 33.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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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