Plumber Salary in Kansas (2026)
$31.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,234/year ($4,269/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,590 Plumber jobs in Kansas (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Plumber salary of $65,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,234 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $65,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,646 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,989 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$3,351 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,234 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,269 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Kansas?
- The median Plumber salary in Kansas is $65,220 per year ($31.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,230 and $84,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $65,220, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $51,234 per year ($4,269 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 4,590 Plumber jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.