Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Kansas
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Kansas earn a median of $55,390 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,560; the top 10% earn over $100,360. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
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Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Kansas
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Kansas?
The median is $55,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,560 and the top 10% earn over $100,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 44 (−26% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.