Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Kansas

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $70,870 a year) and the least in Lawrence ($63,480), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters average at $71,410 and the median at $65,220 for 4,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,170.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$70,870
Wichita$66,780
Manhattan$65,870
Lawrence$63,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$70,870	$75,090	$49,070	$55,532	89
Wichita	$66,780	$60,940	$48,440	$52,883	89
Manhattan	$65,870	$60,600	$48,750	$52,231	90
Lawrence	$63,480	$59,280	$46,430	$50,444	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2152.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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