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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$86,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.47/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
4,630
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,772 #48 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Kansas, explained

Mechanical engineers in Kansas earn a median of $86,260 per year ($41.47 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $72,210, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $131,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $86,260 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $86,260 is worth about $95,772 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #48 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,210
$34.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$86,260
$41.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,660
$63.30/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $86,260 $95,772
Colorado $124,430 $120,745 −$38,170
Oklahoma $101,850 $115,945 −$15,590
Missouri $99,330 $109,374 −$13,070
Nebraska $88,060 $97,733 −$1,800

Mechanical Engineer in Kansas: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Kansas?

Mechanical engineers in Kansas earn a median of $86,260 per year ($41.47 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Kansas pay mechanical engineers well?

At $86,260, Kansas pays 17% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 4,630 work in the state.

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