Machinists Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Machinists in Kansas earn a median salary of $48,922 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.9% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 7,980 machinists are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $46,020 to $54,380 depending on location.
$48,922
Avg median salary in Kansas
$54,380
Highest paying metro
$46,020
Lowest paying metro
7,980
Employed in Kansas
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Machinists salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $54,380 | $45,740 | $62,260 | 1,380 |
| Topeka, KS | $52,340 | $46,940 | $64,580 | 180 |
| Manhattan, KS | $50,070 | $40,080 | $65,040 | 90 |
| South Arkansas | $49,120 | $38,660 | $58,350 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $48,820 | $40,890 | $58,120 | 2,390 |
| West Arkansas | $48,820 | $40,890 | $53,700 | 310 |
| Wichita, KS | $47,570 | $38,290 | $59,300 | 1,510 |
| Kansas | $47,310 | $41,030 | $58,520 | 1,330 |
| Lawrence, KS | $47,140 | $38,000 | $57,860 | 50 |
| North Arkansas | $46,550 | $36,200 | $51,290 | 240 |
| East Arkansas | $46,020 | $38,990 | $51,950 | 250 |