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Chemical Engineer Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$102,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.05/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
280
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$113,270 #25 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Kansas, explained

Chemical engineers in Kansas earn a median of $102,020 per year ($49.05 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $73,730, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $161,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $102,020 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $102,020 is worth about $113,270 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #25 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,730
$35.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,020
$49.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$161,350
$77.57/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $102,020 $113,270 —
Oklahoma $127,790 $145,475 −$25,770
Colorado $125,800 $122,074 −$23,780
Missouri $102,320 $112,666 −$300
Nebraska $98,310 $109,108 +$3,710

Chemical Engineer in Kansas: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Kansas?

Chemical engineers in Kansas earn a median of $102,020 per year ($49.05 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Kansas pay chemical engineers well?

At $102,020, Kansas pays 18% below the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 280 work in the state.

Chemical Engineer salary in other states

New Mexico · $158,190 Virginia · $136,380 Alabama · $135,030 Louisiana · $134,800 Delaware · $133,670 Texas · $132,750 West Virginia · $129,210 New York · $129,060 Washington · $128,290 Oklahoma · $127,790 Montana · $127,490 Maryland · $127,190

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