The median pay for a pipelayers in Kansas is $45,860/year ($22.05/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Pipelayers salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $44,020, 25th percentile $44,030, median $45,860, 75th percentile $46,980, 90th percentile $46,980. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level pipelayers (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $3K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $45,860 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,020, and experienced pipelayers can clear $46,980. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Kansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,078/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 34.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a pipelayers salary go in Kansas?▼
Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pipelayers salary is worth about $51,217 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pipelayers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
