Machinist Salary in Kansas (2026)
$24.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,766/year ($3,397/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,870 Machinist jobs in Kansas (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Machinist salary of $51,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,766 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,966 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,918 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,570 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,766 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,397 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Kansas?
- The median Machinist salary in Kansas is $51,220 per year ($24.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,050 and $61,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $51,220, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $40,766 per year ($3,397 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 3,870 Machinist jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.