verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Welder Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$49,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.75/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
6,370
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,859 #33 of 51

Welder pay in Kansas, explained

Welders in Kansas earn a median of $49,410 per year ($23.75 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $37,790, while the most experienced welders reach about $66,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $49,410 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $49,410 is worth about $54,859 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #33 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,790
$18.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,410
$23.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$66,680
$32.06/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $49,410 $54,859
Colorado $58,590 $56,855 −$9,180
Nebraska $52,220 $57,956 −$2,810
Missouri $51,950 $57,203 −$2,540
Oklahoma $49,720 $56,601 −$310

Welder in Kansas: FAQ

How much do welders make in Kansas?

Welders in Kansas earn a median of $49,410 per year ($23.75 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Kansas pay welders well?

At $49,410, Kansas pays 8% below the national median for welders. An estimated 6,370 work in the state.

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