Electricians pay range in Lawrence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,910 or more. The middle half of electricians in Lawrence earn between $48,190 and $67,220.
- $37K10th
- $48K25th
- $61KMedian
- $67K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,020 | $5,085 | $29.34 |
| Median | $61,070 | $5,089 | $29.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,190 | $4,016 | $23.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,220 | $5,602 | $32.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Lawrence vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Electricians in Lawrence earn 12% less than the Kansas average ($69,200) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $61,020 | $61,070 | $37,140 | $76,910 | 140 |
| Kansas | $69,200 | $65,860 | $42,660 | $96,830 | 6,350 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Lawrence
On the average salary of $61,020, a single filer in Lawrence takes home about $48,604 a year, or $4,050 a month and $1,869 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lawrence a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lawrence area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $61,020 buys what about $67,617 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lawrence ($47,390). A typical home costs $340,687, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Kansas cities
Lawrence ranks 3rd of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Wichita pays the most ($68,250).
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Lawrence: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Lawrence?
$29.34 an hour on average, and $29.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Lawrence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Lawrence?
About $48,604 a year ($4,050 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,020.
Do electricians earn more in Lawrence than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Lawrence, KS (29940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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