Electricians Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $57,600 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $74,130
Employed locally 150
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $48,210
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $62,940
    90th
    $74,130

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 84% Median Electricians salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,710
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $81,530
    Kansas City, MO-KS $74,560
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,210
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,310
    Joplin, MO-KS $65,220

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,630
    Carpenters$53,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Lawrence, KS is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Lawrence, KS is 7.6% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Lawrence?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,210.