Kansas Minimum Wage Impact on Auto Repair Labor Rates

Understanding how wage changes affect your Kansas shop's labor rates and pricing structure.

Kansas Minimum Wage 2025

Kansas minimum wage remains $7.25/hour (federal minimum). However, market forces drive actual auto shop wages much higher.

Real Kansas Auto Shop Wages

  • Lube tech: $14-16/hour
  • Entry technician: $16-20/hour
  • Experienced tech: $22-28/hour
  • Master technician: $30-38/hour

Kansas Labor Rate Trends

Average labor rates by region:

  • Wichita metro: $95-$125/hour
  • Kansas City (KS): $100-$130/hour
  • Topeka: $90-$115/hour
  • Rural Kansas: $85-$105/hour

Cost Pressures Kansas Shops Face

  • Technician wages rising 5-8% annually
  • Benefits costs increasing
  • Equipment/tools more expensive
  • Shop rent/utilities up
  • Insurance premiums rising

Using Manager SE to Track Profitability

  • Monitor labor efficiency by technician
  • Track actual vs billed hours
  • Calculate true labor cost
  • Identify unprofitable jobs
  • Adjust rates based on data

Conclusion

Kansas shops must adjust labor rates to remain profitable. Manager SE provides the data needed to make informed pricing decisions.

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