Mechanical Engineers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $41.47 an hour ($86,260 a year). About 4,630 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Kansas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.72 | $72,210 |
| 25% of workers | $38.15 | $79,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.47 | $86,260 |
| 75% of workers | $50.43 | $104,890 |
| 90% of workers | $63.30 | $131,660 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $98,620 | 160 |
| Lawrence | $94,990 | 60 |
| Wichita | $94,610 | 800 |
| Manhattan | $83,200 | 90 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,830 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,880 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,630 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,330 |
| Engineers, All Other | $76,100 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $103,740 |
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