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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