Mechanical Engineers Salary in Kansas
Mechanical Engineers in Kansas earn a median of $86,260 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($104,110)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,630
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,210; the top 10% earn over $131,660. Nationally the range is $73,990 to $164,340.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Mechatronics Engineers$76,100 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$130,330 median in Kansas
- Chemical Engineers$102,020 median in Kansas
- Materials Engineers$100,000 median in Kansas
- Industrial Engineers$99,830 median in Kansas
- Automotive Engineers$86,260 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Engineers pay in Kansas
How much do mechanical engineers make in Kansas?
The median is $86,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,210 and the top 10% earn over $131,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for mechanical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.