Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $31.36 an hour ($65,220 a year). About 4,590 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). Kansas ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.81 | $39,130 |
| 25% of workers | $23.67 | $49,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.36 | $65,220 |
| 75% of workers | $40.80 | $84,870 |
| 90% of workers | $52.54 | $109,290 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $75,090 | 420 |
| Wichita | $60,940 | 1,060 |
| Manhattan | $60,600 | 200 |
| Lawrence | $59,280 | 130 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 42,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,210 |
| Construction Laborers | $44,840 |
| Electricians | $65,860 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $60,460 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $51,620 |
| Carpenters | $56,960 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $52,130 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $45,510 |
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