Kansas
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Kansas
9 listed pipefitter programs in Kansas, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $71,410Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $39,130Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $65,220Median pay (state)
- $109,290Top 10% earn over
4,590 jobs in Kansas · 9 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Kansas
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $39,130 | $49,230 | $65,220 | $84,870 | $109,290 | $71,410 | 4,590 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $46,800 | $57,020 | $76,150 | $98,990 | $122,820 | $79,030 | 3,740 |
| Topeka, KS | $45,760 | $49,070 | $75,090 | $89,650 | $95,110 | $70,870 | 420 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $47,660 | $51,030 | $68,290 | $96,860 | $116,580 | $74,440 | 200 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $42,210 | $45,490 | $64,370 | $83,230 | $101,640 | $68,530 | 180 |
| Wichita, KS | $38,290 | $48,440 | $60,940 | $81,550 | $93,630 | $66,780 | 1,060 |
| Manhattan, KS | $43,590 | $48,750 | $60,600 | $79,030 | $98,330 | $65,870 | 200 |
| Lawrence, KS | $36,840 | $46,430 | $59,280 | $74,860 | $106,610 | $63,480 | 130 |
Programs
Listed programs in Kansas
Every pipefitter program we matched in Kansas. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Great Bend, KS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $3,744–$5,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Butler Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | El Dorado, KS | Associate degree | 0 | $3,704–$6,569 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Goodland, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $18,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Goodland, KS | Associate degree | 0 | $18,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Goodland, KS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $18,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Johnson County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Overland Park, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $2,424–$5,688 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Neosho County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Chanute, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,882 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Topeka, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 20 | $5,684 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprentice Training of Kansas | Wichita, KS | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.