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Kansas.

Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.

2,642
active construction apprentices
29+
registered programs (DOL)
1
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)

Active Apprentices by Trade

Kansas · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 2,642 total

Electrician
1,116 apprentices$19.70/hr avg start
Other Construction
330 apprentices$22.67/hr avg start
Carpenter
217 apprentices$23.20/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
201 apprentices$25.43/hr avg start
Laborer
153 apprentices$20.14/hr avg start
Sheet Metal Worker
152 apprentices$22.08/hr avg start
Roofer
97 apprentices$19.55/hr avg start
Plumber
88 apprentices$24.21/hr avg start

+7 additional trades not shown

Electrician
$19.70/hr
avg starting wage
Other Construction
$22.67/hr
avg starting wage
Carpenter
$23.20/hr
avg starting wage
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
$25.43/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Kansas · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$34.02/hr
~$71K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$31.92/hr
~$66K/yr
HVAC Techs
$28.94/hr
~$60K/yr
Line Installers
$49.8/hr
~$104K/yr

BLS OEWS median across 7 metro areas in Kansas. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.

Verified Programs

Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date

All open programs →
OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK

WEJATC (Wichita, KS)

IBEW Local 271
Wichita, KS · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman
$34–$44/hr
Program Info(316) 264-9231
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · $25 fee

1 manually verified. Kansas has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →

DOL-Registered Programs

All active registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 29 shown

Program / SponsorCityTrade(s)ActiveType
Western Missouri & Kansas Laborers District Council JAC
Union/Labor
Kansas City
Laborer
445UNION
Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprentice Training of Kansas
Union/Labor
Wichita
PlumberPipefitter/SteamfitterHVAC Technician
371UNION
Army Corrections Command
Federal Agency
FORT LEAVENWORTH
Painter/Finisher
237non-union
Wichita Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Union/Labor
Wichita
Electrician
165UNION
Crossland Construction Company
Employer
Columbus
CarpenterOperating EngineerIronworker
136non-union
Topeka Electrical JATC
Union/Labor
Topeka
Electrician
103UNION
Independent Electrical Contractors Association of Kansas, Inc.
Business Association
Wichita
Electrician
82non-union
Southwestern Line Constructors
Union/Labor
Topeka
Electrician
64UNION
Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas
Wichita
Laborer
62non-union
Evergy, Inc.
Employer
Topeka
Electrician
58UNION
Spirit Aerosystems Inc.
Employer
Wichita
PlumberElectrician
57UNION
Hutchinson Electricians
Employer
Hutchinson
Electrician
54UNION
Hutchinson Community College
Community College/University
Hutchinson
ElectricianLaborer
52non-union
Sheet Metal Workers JATC, Local #29
Union/Labor
Wichita
Sheet Metal Worker
50UNION
Kansas Municipal Utilities
Intermediary
McPherson
Electrician
35non-union
Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center
Intermediary
Lawrence
GlazierCarpenterPlumber+1
33non-union
Temp-Con
Shawnee
HVAC TechnicianPlumberSheet Metal Worker
33non-union
Midwest Energy, Inc.
Employer
Hays
Electrician
27UNION
General Motors - Fairfax Trafficway KC, KS
Union/Labor
Kansas City
ElectricianPipefitter/Steamfitter
23UNION
Midwest Glass and Glazing LLC
Kansas City
Glazier
23non-union
Allen Community College
Iola
Plumber
23non-union
The Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Trust Fund
Union/Labor
Wichita
Ironworker
19UNION
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech)
Community College/University
Wichita
PlumberCarpenterSheet Metal Worker
18non-union
Heineken Electric
Beloit
Electrician
15non-union
Elite Electric Company, LLC
Wichita
Electrician
14non-union
Kansas Rural Water Association
Intermediary
Seneca
Other Construction
13non-union
Victory Electric Coop Association, Inc.
Employer
Dodge City
Line WorkerElectrician
11UNION
Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Employer
Ulysses
Electrician
10non-union
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Other
Hays
Electrician
10non-union

Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Kansas may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.

Common Questions

How do I become a trade apprentice in Kansas?

Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.

Are apprenticeships in Kansas free?

Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.

Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?

Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.

How long is a trade apprenticeship?

Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.

Kansas Licensing

Kansas is a right-to-work state. Kansas does not issue state-level licenses for plumbing, HVAC, or general contractors; licensing is handled at the city and county level. Electrical licensing also varies by jurisdiction — major metro areas like Wichita/Sedgwick County have their own licensing programs.

Trades (local jurisdictions)
Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Dept.
Board website →
Full Kansas licensing guide →