Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Kansas compares
Kansas's median is $47,720, $9,830 (17.1%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 39th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $57,770 or more and the bottom 10% under $26,080. That range is about as wide as the national one.
The average ($45,100) is 5.5% below the median, so lower wages weigh more on it.
About 90 marine mechanics work in Kansas, 0.4% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Kansas has fewer marine mechanics than the U.S. average (0.44×).
Pay distribution: Kansas vs. United States
Kansas median $47,720
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Kansas annual | Kansas hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,080 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $40,160 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $47,720 | $22.94 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $52,640 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $57,770 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $45,100 | $21.68 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Kansas
How much does a marine mechanic make in Kansas?
The median is $47,720 a year, or $22.94 an hour (May 2025). The average is $45,100.
Is Kansas a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 39th of 50, 17.1% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Kansas?
About 90.