How much does a Welder make in Kansas?

The average Welder salary in Kansas is around $68,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Kansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $53,443 annually ($4,454/month).

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

On a $68,000 salary in Kansas, your take-home pay is approximately $53,443/year or $4,454/month. Federal tax: $6,130. State tax: $3,225. FICA: $0.00.

Is $68,000 a good Welder salary?

$68,000 is a competitive salary for a Welder — above the national median. In Kansas, demand for this role is active.

How do Kansas taxes affect Welder salaries?

Kansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $68,000 is $3,225. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Welders?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average) overall; pipeline + Permian rig + underwater + aerospace TIG specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Rig Welder, Underwater Welder, Aerospace TIG Welder, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor.

How can a Welder 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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Welder Salary in Kansas (2026)

The average Welder in Kansas earns around $68,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $53,443/year ($4,454/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$53,443
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,454
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,056
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$26/hr
Federal Tax	$6,130
State Tax	$3,225
FICA Taxes	$5,202
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.41%

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Welder Salary Ranges in Kansas

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Kansas's welder market is anchored by Spirit AeroSystems Wichita (~12K Spirit Wichita employees + the substantial Spirit AeroSystems as the country's substantial largest aerostructures manufacturer + the substantial Spirit 737 MAX + 787 + 777 fuselage + wing welder + the substantial post-2024 Boeing reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems + the substantial Spirit cleared facility + AWS D17.1 + AS9100 aerospace welder + the substantial Spirit Wichita IAM/Machinists Local 839), Textron Aviation Wichita Beechcraft + Cessna (the substantial Textron Aviation post-2014 Beechcraft acquisition + the substantial Textron Cessna Citation jet + King Air + Hawker + the substantial Textron Beechcraft King Air + Bonanza + the substantial Textron Aviation welder + AS9100), Boeing Wichita defense (post-2005 Spirit spinoff + the substantial Boeing Wichita defense welder + AWS D17.1 + AS9100 + cleared facility), Bombardier Learjet Wichita (post-2022 production cessation + service center remains + the substantial Bombardier Wichita Learjet welder), McConnell AFB Wichita (22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46 Pegasus + KC-135 + cleared welder + AS9100 + cleared facility), Fort Riley (1st Infantry Division depot maintenance welder), Fort Leavenworth + USDB welder, Cargill + ADM grain processing + the substantial KS ethanol + Tyson Liberal + National Beef Garden City + Cargill Dodge City meat processing stainless welder (the substantial Western KS meat processing + ASME BPE + GMP), plus substantial KS pipeline + structural + the substantial KDOT bridge + the substantial Boilermakers Local 83 Kansas City regional.

Senior Aerospace Welder (Spirit AeroSystems)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

Spirit AeroSystems Wichita · 737 + 787 + 777 fuselage + wing welder · AWS D17.1 + AS9100 + IAM Local 839

Senior Aerospace Welder (Textron / Beech / Cessna)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

Textron Aviation Wichita · Cessna Citation + Beechcraft King Air welder · AWS D17.1 + AS9100

Senior Aerospace Welder (Boeing Wichita Defense)

$72,000–$115,000+ OT

Boeing Wichita defense · cleared welder + AWS D17.1 + AS9100 + cleared facility

Aerospace Cleared Welder (McConnell AFB)

$62,000–$98,000+ OT

McConnell AFB · 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46 + KC-135 ground support + cleared welder + AS9100

Senior Boilermaker (Local 83 Kansas City)

$72,000–$128,000+ OT

Boilermakers Local 83 Kansas City MO cross-border + power + industrial boiler · KS prevailing wage

Food Processing Welder (Cargill / Tyson / National Beef)

$55,000–$88,000+ OT

Cargill + ADM grain + ethanol + Tyson Liberal + National Beef Garden City + Cargill Dodge City stainless welder

Pipeline Welder (X-Ray Certified)

$65,000–$118,000+ OT

Pipeline welder · x-ray + 6G + API 1104 + KS gas + ethanol pipeline + the substantial KS midstream

Senior Structural Welder (AISC / Bridge)

$50,000–$78,000+ OT

AISC structural welder · KDOT bridge + the substantial KS infrastructure + the substantial Kansas River + Missouri River

Mid-Career Welder (3-6 yrs)

$38,000–$55,000+ OT

Mid-career welder transitioning to AWS + 6G + API certified · KS industrial shops

Entry Welder / Apprentice

$28,000–$42,000+ OT

Entry welder apprentice · WSU Tech + JCCC + Flint Hills + Boilermakers Local 83 Kansas City apprenticeship

Worth knowing: Kansas's distinctive Wichita aerospace welder cluster (Spirit AeroSystems + Textron Aviation Beechcraft + Cessna + Boeing Wichita defense + Bombardier Learjet) + McConnell AFB + Fort Riley + Fort Leavenworth + Cargill + National Beef meat processing concentration is the country's substantial distinctive Plains aerospace welder cluster most national welder-career surveys understate. Spirit AeroSystems Wichita (~12K Spirit Wichita employees + the substantial Spirit AeroSystems as the country's substantial largest aerostructures manufacturer + the substantial Spirit 737 MAX fuselage + 787 fuselage + 777 fuselage + wing + the substantial Spirit nacelle + pylon + struts + the substantial post-2024 Boeing reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems for ~$8.3B + the substantial Spirit cleared facility + the substantial Spirit AS9100 aerospace + AWS D17.1 + the substantial Spirit Wichita IAM International Association of Machinists Local 839 collective bargaining + the substantial Spirit post-1929 Wichita aerospace heritage Walter Beech + Olive Ann Beech + Clyde Cessna + Stearman) supports the country's substantial Wichita aerospace welder market — Spirit AeroSystems senior aerospace welders clear $72-118K + OT with AWS D17.1 + AS9100 + IAM Local 839 collective bargaining premium. Textron Aviation Wichita Beechcraft + Cessna (the substantial Textron Aviation post-2014 Beechcraft acquisition + the substantial Textron Cessna Citation jet + King Air + Hawker + the substantial Textron Beechcraft King Air + Bonanza + the substantial Textron Aviation ~9K Wichita employees + the substantial Textron Aviation welder + AS9100 + AWS D17.1) + Boeing Wichita defense (post-2005 Spirit spinoff + the substantial Boeing Wichita defense welder + AWS D17.1 + AS9100 + cleared facility + the substantial Boeing Wichita defense ~3K employees) + Bombardier Learjet Wichita (post-2022 Learjet production cessation + the substantial Bombardier Wichita service center + the substantial Bombardier Wichita historic 1963 Learjet 23 + the substantial Bombardier Wichita ~1K employees) supports specialized aerospace welder work. McConnell AFB Wichita (~3K McConnell personnel + the substantial 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46 Pegasus + KC-135 Stratotanker + the substantial McConnell post-2024 KC-46 Pegasus full delivery + the substantial McConnell AFB cleared welder + AWS D17.1 + cleared facility) supports specialized aerospace cleared welder work. Fort Riley + Fort Leavenworth + USDB depot maintenance welder + the substantial DoD ground support equipment welder + the substantial Cargill + ADM grain processing + ethanol + Tyson Liberal + National Beef Garden City + Cargill Dodge City meat processing stainless welder + the substantial Western KS meat processing supports specialized food processing welder work. Boilermakers Local 83 Kansas City MO cross-border + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 441 Wichita + UA Local 533 Kansas City + IBEW Local 271 Wichita + Ironworkers Local 10 Kansas City cross-border + Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 Kansas City cross-border + the substantial KS building trades operate substantial collective bargaining at KS industrial + aerospace + meat processing prevailing wage rates — though KS IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1958) limiting union security clauses, the substantial KS building trades retain prevailing-wage public works contracts + the substantial Spirit AeroSystems IAM Local 839 + Textron Aviation IAM Local 70 + Boeing IAM Local 834 union representation. AWS Certified Welder + 6G + API 1104 + ASME Section IX + AWS D1.1 + AWS D17.1 aerospace + AS9100 + cleared facility cert drive 30-60% wage premium. WSU Tech + JCCC + Flint Hills Tech + Salina Area Tech + Manhattan Area Tech + Boilermakers Local 83 Kansas City apprenticeship + Spirit AeroSystems IAM Local 839 apprenticeship pipeline. KS progressive 5.2-5.58% + KS 6.5% sales tax + KS NO estate tax + KS IS a Right-to-Work state anchor the KS welder proposition.