Helpers--Electricians pay range in Kansas City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,110 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Kansas City earn between $40,570 and $61,720.
- $32K10th
- $41K25th
- $45KMedian
- $62K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,550 | $4,379 | $25.26 |
| Median | $45,160 | $3,763 | $21.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,570 | $3,381 | $19.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,720 | $5,143 | $29.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Kansas City vs. Missouri and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Kansas City earn 11% less than the Missouri average ($59,070) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $52,550 | $45,160 | $32,000 | $92,110 | 240 |
| Missouri | $59,070 | $58,340 | $31,610 | $92,110 | 380 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Kansas City
On the average salary of $52,550, a single filer in Kansas City takes home about $42,346 a year, or $3,529 a month and $1,629 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Kansas City, MO-KS metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MO | $42,346 | $3,529 |
| Working in KS | $42,271 | $3,523 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Is Kansas City a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kansas City area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $52,550 buys what about $56,784 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Kansas City ($50,820). A typical home costs $329,641, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Missouri cities
Kansas City ranks 2nd of 2 Missouri metro areas for this job; St. Louis pays the most ($60,150).
- St. Louis$60,150
- Kansas City$52,550
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Kansas City: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Kansas City?
$25.26 an hour on average, and $21.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Kansas City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Kansas City?
About $42,346 a year ($3,529 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,550. Includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Kansas City than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Kansas City, MO-KS (28140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- 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). Includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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