Welder Salary in Kansas
Join, cut, and shape metal using heat and specialized equipment to build and repair structures, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery.
Kansas Welder Wages at a Glance
Kansas welders earn a statewide median of $49,410 per year ($23.75 per hour), up 19.4% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,790 at the 10th percentile to $66,680 at the 90th.
Kansas employs approximately 6,370 welders statewide, up 1.0% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $54,190 | $26.05/hr | 1,460 | up 19.9% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.