verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$130,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.66/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
1,730
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$144,702 #11 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Kansas, explained

Aerospace engineers in Kansas earn a median of $130,330 per year ($62.66 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $80,860, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $167,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $130,330 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $130,330 is worth about $144,702 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #11 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,860
$38.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,330
$62.66/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$167,400
$80.48/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $130,330 $144,702
Colorado $156,190 $151,564 −$25,860
Nebraska $135,670 $150,572 −$5,340
Missouri $130,680 $143,894 −$350
Oklahoma $125,470 $142,834 +$4,860

Aerospace Engineer in Kansas: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Kansas?

Aerospace engineers in Kansas earn a median of $130,330 per year ($62.66 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Kansas pay aerospace engineers well?

At $130,330, Kansas pays 3% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 1,730 work in the state.

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