Warehousing & Distribution
Located in the heart of the continent, Kansas offers unmatched connectivity for suppliers and customers, earning its reputation as the nation's crossroads. Top names in warehousing and logistics have established distribution centers here. Sunflower Electric Economic Development, part of Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, is ready to help you discover how Kansas can power your warehouse and distribution business.
Leading Warehousing & Distribution Firms
Competitive Labor Costs
Hourly wages for many occupations in demand by warehousing and distribution industries are at or below average for the region and the nation.
| Occupation | SW KS | NW KS | KS | CO | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | $24.16 | $24.02 | $24.36 | $24.36 | $26.14 | $27.54 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $18.45 | $19.39 | $19.41 | $21.91 | $18.90 | $19.87 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $13.89 | $16.36 | $16.44 | $16.43 | $15.07 | $15.61 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $13.56 | $12.41 | $13.41 | $13.21 | $13.37 | $12.49 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $14.44 | - | $12.85 | $14.08 | $16.67 | $13.66 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $8.72 | - | $10.22 | $10.10 | $10.80 | $10.64 |
Sunflower Electric Economic Development: A Partner You Can Count On
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation delivers wholesale generation, transmission, and support services to six-member rural electric cooperatives that power local communities in central and western Kansas. Through Sunflower Electric Economic Development, we partner with these cooperatives to drive business growth.
Beyond reliable power, we support value-added agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and information technology companies with site selection, connections, and solutions to get your business running smoothly.
Think Kansas for your next venture—contact us today to discover how Kansas fits your company’s future.
