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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Kansas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $55,730 | $54,190 | $45,360 | $44,649 | 89 |
| Topeka | $53,830 | $51,390 | $45,580 | $43,228 | 89 |
| Lawrence | $51,370 | $48,180 | $45,340 | $41,389 | 90 |
| Manhattan | $50,550 | $50,550 | $47,590 | $40,776 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 51-4121.
- 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.
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