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Auto Mechanic Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$47,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.98/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
6,240
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,060 #25 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Kansas, explained

Auto mechanics in Kansas earn a median of $47,790 per year ($22.98 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $31,970, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $77,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $47,790 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $47,790 is worth about $53,060 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #25 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,970
$15.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,790
$22.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,340
$37.18/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $47,790 $53,060 —
Colorado $61,280 $59,465 −$13,490
Nebraska $50,560 $56,114 −$2,770
Missouri $49,160 $54,131 −$1,370
Oklahoma $46,560 $53,004 +$1,230

Auto Mechanic in Kansas: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Kansas?

Auto mechanics in Kansas earn a median of $47,790 per year ($22.98 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Kansas pay auto mechanics well?

At $47,790, Kansas pays 6% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 6,240 work in the state.

Auto Mechanic salary in other states

District of Columbia · $68,660 California · $64,980 Colorado · $61,280 Alaska · $60,840 Massachusetts · $60,760 Connecticut · $60,220 Virginia · $59,330 New Hampshire · $59,020 Montana · $58,740 Oregon · $58,520 Delaware · $58,410 Minnesota · $58,390

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