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Petroleum Engineer Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$115,640/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.60/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
110
public U.S. Median
$144,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$128,392 #9 of 16

Petroleum Engineer pay in Kansas, explained

Petroleum engineers in Kansas earn a median of $115,640 per year ($55.60 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $144,910. Entry-level workers earn around $65,510, while the most experienced petroleum engineers reach about $195,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $115,640 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $115,640 is worth about $128,392 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #9 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Petroleum Engineer pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,510
$31.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$115,640
$55.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$195,300
$93.89/hr

Petroleum Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $115,640 $128,392
Colorado $172,190 $167,090 −$56,550
Oklahoma $153,020 $174,197 −$37,380
Nebraska $100,800 $111,872 +$14,840

Petroleum Engineer in Kansas: FAQ

How much do petroleum engineers make in Kansas?

Petroleum engineers in Kansas earn a median of $115,640 per year ($55.60 per hour), compared with $144,910 nationally.

Does Kansas pay petroleum engineers well?

At $115,640, Kansas pays 20% below the national median for petroleum engineers. An estimated 110 work in the state.

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