Sheet metal worker salary in Kansas
Median $30.13 an hour for 1,730 sheet metal workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
$30.13/hrMedian hourly wageKansas, May data
$62,670/yrMedian annual payfull-time equivalent
$18.60 – $52.1810th to 90th percentilehourly range
1,730Jobs countedemployer survey
Sheet metal worker pay in Kansas: the full range
Kansas ranks 24th of 50 states for median sheet metal worker pay, and 18th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $33.44). 1,730 sheet metal workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.60 – $20.85 | $38,690 – $43,370 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $20.85 – $41.67 | $43,370 – $86,680 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $41.67 – $52.18 | $86,680 – $108,530 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Sheet metal worker pay by metro in Kansas
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $17.14 | $39.93 | $53.16 | 130 | 33% above |
| Kansas City | $21.71 | $39.82 | $55.11 | 1,080 | 32% above |
| Manhattan | $18.12 | $36.90 | $47.27 | 40 | 22% above |
| Topeka | $18.82 | $30.56 | $39.38 | 180 | 1% above |
| Wichita | $18.58 | $23.85 | $47.51 | 690 | 21% below |
| Joplin | $17.58 | $19.51 | $37.64 | 30 | 35% below |
Sheet metal worker wages in Kansas over time
Table
| Year | Kansas $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.64 | $28.29 | $14.09 | 9,530 |
| 2000 | $16.40 | $30.66 | $15.31 | — |
| 2001 | $16.52 | $30.03 | $15.97 | 4,190 |
| 2002 | $17.95 | $32.12 | $16.62 | 3,000 |
| 2003 | $17.70 | $30.97 | $16.83 | 3,210 |
| 2004 | $18.64 | $31.77 | $17.09 | 2,650 |
| 2005 | $19.41 | $32.00 | $17.50 | 2,760 |
| 2006 | $20.77 | $33.17 | $17.96 | 2,980 |
| 2007 | $22.48 | $34.91 | $18.85 | 3,900 |
| 2008 | $22.42 | $33.52 | $19.37 | 4,810 |
| 2009 | $17.29 | $25.95 | $19.54 | 3,830 |
| 2010 | $16.62 | $24.54 | $20.05 | 3,520 |
| 2011 | $17.19 | $24.60 | $20.55 | 3,190 |
| 2012 | $17.88 | $25.07 | $20.81 | 2,540 |
| 2013 | $17.44 | $24.10 | $21.10 | 2,230 |
| 2014 | $18.59 | $25.28 | $21.67 | 2,430 |
| 2015 | $18.80 | $25.54 | $21.99 | 2,330 |
| 2016 | $21.00 | $28.17 | $22.57 | 2,170 |
| 2017 | $17.97 | $23.60 | $23.07 | 1,760 |
| 2018 | $18.28 | $23.44 | $23.30 | 1,720 |
| 2019 | $19.50 | $24.56 | $24.23 | 1,680 |
| 2020 | $22.36 | $27.81 | $24.70 | 1,780 |
| 2021 | $22.71 | $26.98 | $25.69 | 1,470 |
| 2022 | $23.01 | $25.31 | $26.61 | 1,530 |
| 2023 | $23.39 | $24.71 | $28.26 | 1,910 |
| 2024 | $24.48 | $25.12 | $29.26 | 1,610 |
| 2025 | $30.13 | $30.13 | $29.71 | 1,730 |
In today's dollars, the median sheet metal worker wage in Kansas changed by +18.0% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for sheet metal workers in Kansas
On federally funded construction in Kansas, contractors must pay sheet metal workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 97 of the 105 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $79.33 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $35.20). 8 of the 105 counties still use a survey rate dated 2015 or earlier (for example Butler County at $27.14). The market median for the state is $30.13.
Union contract rateSurvey rate
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Anderson | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Atchison | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Barber | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Barton | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Bourbon | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Brown | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Chase | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260003 |
| Chautauqua | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Cherokee | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Cheyenne | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Clark | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Clay | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Cloud | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Coffey | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Comanche | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Cowley | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Crawford | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Decatur | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Dickinson | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Doniphan | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260047 |
| Douglas | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260048 |
| Edwards | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Elk | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Ellis | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260007 |
| Ellsworth | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Finney | Union SHEE0002-035 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260011 |
| Ford | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Franklin | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260060 |
| Gove | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Graham | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Grant | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Gray | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Greeley | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260012 |
| Greenwood | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Hamilton | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Harper | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Haskell | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Hodgeman | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Jackson | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260061 |
| Jefferson | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260051 |
| Jewell | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Johnson | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260052 |
| Kearny | Union SHEE0002-035 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260013 |
| Kingman | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Kiowa | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Labette | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Lane | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Lincoln | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Linn | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260054 |
| Logan | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Lyon | Union SHEE0002-035 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260020 |
| McPherson | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Marion | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Marshall | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Meade | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Miami | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260060 |
| Mitchell | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Montgomery | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260038 |
| Morris | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Morton | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Nemaha | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Neosho | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Ness | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Norton | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260039 |
| Osage | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260061 |
| Osborne | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Ottawa | Union SHEE0002-035 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260045 |
| Pawnee | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Phillips | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Pratt | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Rawlins | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Reno | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260040 |
| Republic | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Rice | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260041 |
| Rooks | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Rush | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Russell | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Saline | Union SHEE0002-035 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260045 |
| Scott | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260042 |
| Seward | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260043 |
| Shawnee | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260058 |
| Sheridan | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Sherman | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Smith | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Stafford | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Stanton | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Stevens | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Thomas | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Trego | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Wabaunsee | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260061 |
| Wallace | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Washington | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Wichita | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Wilson | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Woodson | Union SHEE0002-016 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260044 |
| Wyandotte | Union SHEE0002-012 2024-07-01 | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 | KS20260060 |
| Leavenworth | Survey SUKS2015-022 2015-07-08 | $38.39 | $17.73 | $56.12 | KS20260053 |
| Geary | Survey SUKS2015-018 2015-07-08 | $29.93 | $13.32 | $43.25 | KS20260049 |
| Pottawatomie | Survey SUKS2015-024 2015-07-08 | $29.93 | $13.32 | $43.25 | KS20260055 |
| Riley | Survey SUKS2015-025 2015-07-08 | $29.93 | $13.32 | $43.25 | KS20260056 |
| Butler | Survey SUKS2015-015 2015-07-08 | $22.44 | $4.70 | $27.14 | KS20260046 |
| Harvey | Survey SUKS2015-019 2015-07-08 | $22.44 | $4.70 | $27.14 | KS20260050 |
| Sumner | Survey SUKS2015-028 2015-07-08 | $22.44 | $4.70 | $27.14 | KS20260059 |
| Sedgwick | Survey SUKS2015-026 2015-07-08 | $22.25 | $4.42 | $26.67 | KS20260057 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Kansas prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Kansas?
79.3kConstruction jobsKansas, 2026-08
+4.9%Change over 12 monthsseasonally unadjusted
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just sheet metal workers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 4,453 | $103,480 | $1,990 |
| Wyandotte County | 1,208 | $99,535 | $1,914 |
| Shawnee County | 816 | $79,248 | $1,524 |
| Riley County | 372 | $73,115 | $1,406 |
| Sedgwick County | 3,015 | $71,451 | $1,374 |
| Saline County | 374 | $65,690 | $1,263 |
| Leavenworth County | 258 | $63,454 | $1,220 |
| Montgomery County | 81 | $61,404 | $1,181 |
| Pottawatomie County | 80 | $59,619 | $1,147 |
| Finney County | 125 | $58,942 | $1,133 |
| Douglas County | 237 | $58,596 | $1,127 |
| Ford County | 57 | $57,505 | $1,106 |
| Marion County | 20 | $57,349 | $1,103 |
| Miami County | 95 | $56,754 | $1,091 |
| Butler County | 182 | $56,394 | $1,085 |
| Cowley County | 58 | $56,300 | $1,083 |
| Ellis County | 156 | $56,212 | $1,081 |
| Barton County | 109 | $53,755 | $1,034 |
| Dickinson County | 54 | $53,032 | $1,020 |
| Nemaha County | 22 | $52,707 | $1,014 |
| Atchison County | 37 | $51,500 | $990 |
| Jefferson County | 48 | $50,995 | $981 |
| Clay County | 22 | $49,840 | $958 |
| McPherson County | 91 | $48,601 | $935 |
| Thomas County | 18 | $47,495 | $913 |
| Anderson County | 11 | $46,919 | $902 |
| Harvey County | 33 | $44,250 | $851 |
| Neosho County | 18 | $43,672 | $840 |
| Scott County | 27 | $40,498 | $779 |
| Brown County | 11 | $40,309 | $775 |
| Bourbon County | 15 | $39,089 | $752 |
| Marshall County | 24 | $33,887 | $652 |
| Cheyenne County | 6 | $33,831 | $651 |
| Smith County | 7 | $26,806 | $515 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do sheet metal workers make in Kansas?
The median sheet metal worker in Kansas earned $30.13 an hour ($62,670 a year) in May 2025, 1% above the national median of $29.71. The middle half earn $20.85–$41.67; the top 10% earn more than $52.18.
Where does Kansas rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Kansas ranks 24th of 50 states for sheet metal worker pay, with a median of $30.13 an hour, and 18th after adjusting for Kansas's cost of living (BEA price parity 90.1, US = 100).
What is the union sheet metal worker rate in Kansas?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for sheet metal workers in 97 counties, with a typical package of $79.33 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many sheet metal workers work in Kansas?
BLS counted 1,730 sheet metal workers in Kansas in May 2025, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.56; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kansas and metro areas, SOC 47-2211.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.