Petroleum Engineers Salary in Kansas
Petroleum Engineers in Kansas earn a median of $115,640 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,510; the top 10% earn over $195,300. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
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Petroleum Engineers pay in Kansas
How much do petroleum engineers make in Kansas?
The median is $115,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,510 and the top 10% earn over $195,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 16 (−20% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.