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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$94,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.23/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
320
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,443 #31 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Kansas, explained

Environmental engineers in Kansas earn a median of $94,070 per year ($45.23 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $69,850, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $139,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $94,070 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $94,070 is worth about $104,443 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #31 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,850
$33.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,070
$45.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$139,210
$66.93/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $94,070 $104,443
Nebraska $120,620 $133,869 −$26,550
Colorado $106,890 $103,724 −$12,820
Missouri $98,170 $108,097 −$4,100
Oklahoma $92,090 $104,835 +$1,980

Environmental Engineer in Kansas: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Kansas?

Environmental engineers in Kansas earn a median of $94,070 per year ($45.23 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Kansas pay environmental engineers well?

At $94,070, Kansas pays 12% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 320 work in the state.

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