Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $86,260 | $107,639 | -20% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.47 | $51.75 | -20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $95,738.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $84,584 | $59,500 | $110,500 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Kansas is $86,260, or about $41.47 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Kansas is -20% below the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Kansas typically earn from $59,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,630 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $86,260, Kansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.