Materials Engineers Salary in Kansas
Materials Engineers in Kansas earn a median of $100,000 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,460; the top 10% earn over $164,110. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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Materials Engineers pay in Kansas
How much do materials engineers make in Kansas?
The median is $100,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,460 and the top 10% earn over $164,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 45 (−11% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.