Electricians Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $62,160 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $94,400
Employed locally 1,580
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $49,250
    50th (median)
    $62,160
    75th
    $77,520
    90th
    $94,400

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 90% Median Electricians salary is 10% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,900
    Carpenters $49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Wichita, KS is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.55 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Wichita, KS is 0.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,250.