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Welder Salary in Kansas (2026)

Welder pay range in Kansas

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$37,790	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$45,210	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$49,410	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$59,200	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$66,680	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 6,370 Welder jobs in Kansas (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).

Gross vs. take-home in Kansas

A median Welder salary of $49,410 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 $39,412 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.

Gross (median)	$49,410
Federal income tax	−$3,749
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,780
Kansas state income tax	−$2,469
Take-home (annual)	$39,412
Take-home (monthly)	$3,284

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Welder make in Kansas?

The median Welder salary in Kansas is $49,410 per year ($23.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,210 and $59,200.

What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Kansas?

On the median salary of $49,410, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $39,412 per year ($3,284 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.

How many Welder jobs are there in Kansas?

BLS counts 6,370 Welder jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).

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