About 5,400 electrician work in the Kansas City area.
Bottom 10% earn under$46,280about $22.25 an hour
Bottom quarter under$52,850about $25.41 an hour
Middle (median)$76,860about $36.95 an hour
Top quarter over$97,450about $46.85 an hour
Top 10% over$110,170about $52.97 an hour
Yearly wages for electricians in the Kansas City area, BLS OEWS, May 2025. Hourly figures divide by 2,080 hours. New workers usually start near or below the bottom-quarter line.
| Kansas City area | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| People employed | 5,400 | 757,220 |
| Bottom 10%% | $46,280 | $42,640 |
| Bottom quarter | $52,850 | $49,430 |
| Median (middle) | $76,860 | $63,190 |
| Top quarter | $97,450 | $83,940 |
| Top 10%% | $110,170 | $108,510 |
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Straight answers
How much do electrician make an hour in Kansas City?
The median works out to about $36.95 an hour. The top 10 percent earn more than about $52.97 an hour.
How does electrician pay in Kansas City compare to the national average?
The median in the Kansas City area is $76,860, which is about 22% above the national median of $63,190.
How many electrician work in Kansas City?
BLS counts about 5,400 electrician in the Kansas City area as of May 2025.
What does the bottom 10 percent of electrician earn in Kansas City?
The bottom 10 percent earn under $46,280 a year, which is about $22.25 an hour.