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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Kansas (2026)
$41.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,989/year ($5,416/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,630 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Kansas (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $86,260 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 $64,989 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
| Gross (median) | $86,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,147 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,599 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$4,525 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,989 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,416 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Kansas?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Kansas is $86,260 per year ($41.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,350 and $104,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $86,260, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $64,989 per year ($5,416 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 4,630 Mechanical Engineer 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.