salary$76,860 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$110,170per year
Jobs in the area5,400people work this job
Can a electrician afford Kansas City?
OK. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 24.0% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a electrician in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $76,860 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $46,280 and $110,170.
Can a electrician afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 24.0% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.