Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
Aerospace and other transportation manufacturing is the largest and fastest growing manufacturing sector in Kansas (National Association of Manufacturers, 2019).
These industries are drawn to the region by the well-developed manufacturing supply chain, skilled workforce, competitive cost of doing business, and a location that makes it easy to move products anywhere in the world.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation—which supplies plentiful, reliable energy to its member utilities—can help you explore everything Kansas has to offer your heavy equipment manufacturing business.
Industry Leaders in Kansas
Global leaders in heavy equipment manufacturing have a major presence in Kansas.
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Competitive Labor Costs
Hourly wages for many occupations in demand by manufacturers are at or below average for the region and the nation.
| Occupation | SW KS | NW KS | KS | CO | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $27.96 | $20.52 | $26.84 | $29.65 | $26.95 | $27.78 |
| Team Assemblers | $12.26 | $10.44 | $16.22 | $14.47 | $15.42 | $14.45 |
| Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other | $13.27 | $15.01 | $14.88 | $13.15 | $13.73 | |
| Machinists | $16.36 | $17.70 | $18.87 | $21.55 | $18.92 | $20.05 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $15.75 | $17.71 | $18.52 | $20.03 | $18.12 | $18.94 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $18.45 | $19.39 | $19.41 | $21.91 | $18.90 | $19.87 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $14.15 | $14.54 | $14.93 | $14.48 | $14.21 | $15.10 |
| 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.
