Electricians pay range in Wichita
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,830 or more. The middle half of electricians in Wichita earn between $52,140 and $80,030.
- $39K10th
- $52K25th
- $66KMedian
- $80K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,250 | $5,688 | $32.81 |
| Median | $65,670 | $5,472 | $31.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,140 | $4,345 | $25.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,030 | $6,669 | $38.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Wichita vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Electricians in Wichita earn about the same as the Kansas average ($69,200) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $68,250 | $65,670 | $38,700 | $96,830 | 1,610 |
| Kansas | $69,200 | $65,860 | $42,660 | $96,830 | 6,350 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Wichita
On the average salary of $68,250, a single filer in Wichita takes home about $53,835 a year, or $4,486 a month and $2,071 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wichita a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $68,250 buys what about $76,732 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita ($47,630). A typical home costs $225,557, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Kansas cities
Wichita ranks 1st of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Wichita: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Wichita?
$32.81 an hour on average, and $31.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Wichita?
About $53,835 a year ($4,486 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,250.
Do electricians earn more in Wichita than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Wichita, KS (48620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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