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How much does a welder make in Manhattan?

$50,550a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $24.30 an hour or $4,213 a month.

Hourly
$24.30
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
236 of 382
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,500Median: $50,550Highest 10%: $62,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,500$18.51
25th$47,590$22.88
Median$50,550$24.30
75th$50,550$24.30
90th$62,780$30.18

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for welders.

St. Joseph, MO$66,060
Kansas City, MO$57,370
Wichita, KS$54,190
Topeka, KS$51,390
Lawrence, KS$48,180
Joplin, MO$45,770
Welder salary in Kansas Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$98,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,300
Machinist$51,630
Inspector$49,040
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,490
Cutting$46,030
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$39,660
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,570
Butcher and Meat Cutter$39,290
Printing Press Operator$37,500
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Manhattan?

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $24.30 ($50,550 a year).

Do welders make more in Manhattan than the national average?

No: $50,550 against $53,750 nationally, 6% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $49,410, so Manhattan pays 2% more.

Where does Manhattan rank for welder pay?

236 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Manhattan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,780 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.