SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Kansas
Kansas · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Kansas is $49,410 per year, 8.1% below the national median of $53,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Kansas is $49,410 per year, 8.1% below the national median of $53,750. Half of workers earn between $45,210 and $59,200. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,790 and the ninetieth at $66,680.
Employment stands at 6,370, or 4.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Kansas ranks number 46th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Wichita records the highest median at $54,190. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 394th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $45,210 | −15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $49,410 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $59,200 | +10.1% |
| 90th | $66,680 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $52,780 | −1.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $49,410 goes as far as $54,839 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,839US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,410 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,790 to $66,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $54,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $49,410, or $23.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,750, so pay in Kansas is 8.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas earns more than $66,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wichita, at $54,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,370 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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