Kansas
Welder pay in Kansas
What welders earn in Kansas: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 58 listed training programs.
- $52,780Average pay (state)
- $37,790Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $49,410Median pay (state)
- $66,680Top 10% earn over
6,370 jobs in Kansas · 58 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder 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 | $37,790 | $45,210 | $49,410 | $59,200 | $66,680 | $52,780 | 6,370 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $47,040 | $55,850 | $66,060 | $66,060 | $66,060 | $60,610 | 610 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $42,850 | $48,240 | $57,370 | $71,380 | $78,150 | $59,250 | 2,710 |
| Wichita, KS | $39,020 | $45,360 | $54,190 | $66,010 | $71,890 | $55,730 | 1,460 |
| Topeka, KS | $37,440 | $45,580 | $51,390 | $59,200 | $71,510 | $53,830 | 330 |
| Manhattan, KS | $38,500 | $47,590 | $50,550 | $50,550 | $62,780 | $50,550 | 180 |
| Lawrence, KS | $37,840 | $45,340 | $48,180 | $59,230 | $64,050 | $51,370 | 70 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $37,170 | $40,070 | $45,770 | $54,900 | $60,930 | $48,560 | 570 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Kansas
We matched 58 programs in Kansas: 58 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton County Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Great Bend, KS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 53 | $3,744–$5,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Butler Community College Welding Technology/Welder | El Dorado, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $3,704–$6,569 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Butler Community College Welding Technology/Welder | El Dorado, KS | Associate degree | 4 | $3,704–$6,569 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Cloud County Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Concordia, KS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Coffeyville Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Coffeyville, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $3,780–$4,860 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Coffeyville Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Coffeyville, KS | Associate degree | 3 | $3,780–$4,860 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Colby Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Colby, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,260–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Colby Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Colby, KS | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,260–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Colby Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Colby, KS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,260–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Cowley County Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Arkansas City, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 28 | $4,800–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
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, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, 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.