Electricians pay in Wichita

In Wichita (KS), the median pay for electricians is $31.57 an hour ($65,670 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.

$31.57Median hourly pay
$52,140–$80,030Middle half of workers, yearly
1,610People in this job in Wichita (KS)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($63,190). It is about the same as the Kansas median ($65,860).

Pay range for electricians in Wichita (KS)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.61$38,700
25% of workers$25.07$52,140
Half of workers (median)$31.57$65,670
75% of workers$38.48$80,030
90% of workers$46.55$96,830

Electricians pay in Kansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Wichita (this page)$65,6701,610
Topeka$65,520510
Manhattan$61,170170
Lawrence$61,070140

Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for electricians

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 72,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,940
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.