How much does a Plumber make in Kansas?

The average Plumber salary in Kansas is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Kansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $56,057 annually ($4,671/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Kansas, your take-home pay is approximately $56,057/year or $4,671/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $3,425. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Kansas, demand for this role is active.

How do Kansas taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Kansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $3,425. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber in Kansas reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Plumber Salary in Kansas (2026)

The average Plumber in Kansas earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $56,057/year ($4,671/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$56,057
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,671
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,156
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$3,425
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.14%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Kansas

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Kansas's plumber market is anchored by UA Local 441 Plumbers & Steamfitters Wichita + UA Local 165 Plumbers & Pipefitters Topeka + UA Local 533 Kansas City, the substantial KS meatpacking industrial pipefitting + plumbing demand (Cargill Wichita + National Beef Wichita + Tyson Foods KS + the substantial KS-region meatpacking industrial pipefitting work + ammonia NH3 refrigeration), the substantial Wichita aerospace facility pipefitting (Spirit AeroSystems + Textron Aviation + Boeing Defense Wichita facility plumbing + utilities + compressed air + nitrogen + hydraulic systems), the KS Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Heart of America Chapter merit-shop pipeline, Evergy + Wolf Creek Nuclear plant pipefitting, KS substantial post-tornado + post-flood plumbing reconstruction, McConnell AFB + Fort Leavenworth + Fort Riley cleared federal plumbing, plus the substantial KS commercial construction Black & Veatch + Burns & McDonnell + HDR mechanical design.

Senior Industrial Pipefitter (Meatpacking)

$72,000–$112,000+ OT

Industrial pipefitter at Cargill + National Beef + Tyson KS meatpacking plants · OBBBA OT applies

Senior Aerospace Facility Pipefitter

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Spirit + Textron + Boeing Defense Wichita facility plumbing + utilities + compressed air + nitrogen

Senior Power Plant Pipefitter (Evergy / Wolf Creek)

$92,000–$135,000+ OT

Evergy + Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp · power plant + nuclear pipefitting · cleared

Senior Master Plumber (Commercial)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

Master plumber at KS commercial · KS State Board master license

Senior Master Plumber (Residential / Service)

$58,000–$92,000+ OT

Master plumber at KS residential service + retrofit · KS post-tornado + post-flood rebuild

Senior Mechanical Foreman / Superintendent

$78,000–$128,000+ TC

Mech foreman at Black & Veatch + Burns & McDonnell + Kiewit + KS contractors · multi-trade leadership

Senior Federal / Cleared Plumber (McConnell)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

McConnell AFB + Fort Leavenworth + Fort Riley federal civilian + cleared · TS/SCI premium

Senior UA Local Journeyman

$62,000–$92,000+ OT + benefits

UA Local 441 Wichita + UA Local 165 Topeka + UA Local 533 KC · scale + Davis-Bacon

Senior Plumbing Contractor / Owner

$85,000–$195,000+

KS plumbing contractor owner · Wichita + Overland Park + Topeka + Lawrence · book of business

Apprentice Plumber (0-3 yrs)

$28,000–$45,000+

KS plumbing apprentice · UA Local + ABC HOA Chapter + KS community college · entry band

Worth knowing: Wichita aerospace + KS meatpacking industrial pipefitting is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US dual industrial pipefitting demand clusters and a feature most national plumber compensation surveys understate for KS. The substantial Wichita aerospace facility pipefitting demand (Spirit AeroSystems ~13K Wichita aerospace tier-1 supplier + Textron Aviation Wichita ~9K + Boeing Defense Wichita + the substantial Wichita aerospace tier-2 + tier-3 suppliers + the substantial Wichita aerospace facility plumbing + utilities + compressed air + nitrogen + hydraulic systems + paint booth + chemical milling + autoclave plumbing supporting 737 + 787 + A220 fuselage manufacturing + Cessna Citation + Beechcraft production) supports substantial KS aerospace facility industrial pipefitting work. Senior Wichita aerospace facility pipefitters clear $78-118K + OT. The substantial KS meatpacking industrial pipefitting demand (Cargill Wichita + National Beef Wichita ~$8B + Tyson Foods KS + the substantial KS-region meatpacking corridor + the substantial KS meatpacking plant industrial pipefitting demand for ammonia NH3 refrigeration systems + USDA-compliant food-grade pipefitting + the substantial post-2020 KS meatpacking automation + cooling system modernization) supports substantial KS industrial pipefitting + ammonia refrigeration + food-grade piping work. Senior KS industrial pipefitters at KS meatpacking clear $72-112K + substantial OT premium during plant maintenance + outage seasons. UA Local 441 Plumbers & Steamfitters Wichita + UA Local 165 Topeka + UA Local 533 Kansas City provide substantial KS union pipefitter + plumber training + Davis-Bacon prevailing wage work + multi-employer pension support. KS Associated Builders & Contractors ABC Heart of America Chapter operates substantial merit-shop apprenticeship + training in KS's RTW state (KS RTW since 1958 — Constitutional Amendment 1958). Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation Burlington (KS only commercial nuclear plant + ~1.2 GW + Evergy + Westar Energy partial-ownership) supports substantial nuclear pipefitting + outage maintenance + cleared work. McConnell AFB + Fort Leavenworth + Fort Riley substantial cleared federal facility plumbing work. KS substantial post-tornado + post-flood plumbing reconstruction (KS Tornado Alley + the substantial 2007 Greensburg EF5 + the substantial post-2019 + post-2024 KS storm + tornado reconstruction) supports substantial KS post-disaster plumbing work. KS two-bracket 5.2%/5.58% top by 2026 + KS RTW since 1958 + lower KS cost of living anchor the KS plumber proposition. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028.