Civil Engineers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,160 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.35
10th percentile $58,000
90th percentile $147,600
Employed locally 350
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,000
    25th
    $67,690
    50th (median)
    $90,160
    75th
    $110,260
    90th
    $147,600

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$82,830
    Industrial Engineers$81,580
    Electrical Engineers$96,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$47,410
    Engineers, All Other$60,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$83,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Kansas is $43.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.71 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Kansas is 9.5% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,000 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,690.