Mechanical Engineer salary in Kansas
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Kansas is $86,260, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $104,110. Kansas ranks 50 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$86,260
25th percentile
$79,350
75th percentile
$104,890
90th percentile
$131,660
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Kansas | 4,630 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Kansas | $97,840 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- North Dakota: median $86,330
- Nebraska: median $88,060
- South Dakota: median $88,380
- Arkansas: median $80,180
- Idaho: median $93,190
- Montana: median $94,190
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.