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Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Kansas

Computer Hardware Engineers in Kansas make a median of $101,650 a year, or about $48.87 an hour. The range runs from $74K at the entry level to $146K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$102K
Median annual
$48.87/hr
Hourly rate
$74K
Entry level (10th %)
$146K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $102K get you in Kansas?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,230/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,066/mo
Rent as % of take-home17.1% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$113,525/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$5,164/mo

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U.S. employed: 190
Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Kansas

Bar chart showing Computer Hardware Engineers salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $73,510, 25th percentile $79,110, median $101,650, 75th percentile $126,850, 90th percentile $146,090. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$74K25th$79KMedian$102K75th$127K90th$146K
Bar chart showing Computer Hardware Engineers salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $73,510, 25th percentile $79,110, median $101,650, 75th percentile $126,850, 90th percentile $146,090. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level computer hardware engineers (10th percentile) start around $74K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $146K or more, a $73K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do computer hardware engineers make in Kansas?

The median is $101,650 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,510, and experienced computer hardware engineers can clear $146,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $102K enough to live in Kansas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,230/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 17.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a computer hardware engineers salary go in Kansas?

Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer hardware engineers salary is worth about $113,525 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do computer hardware engineers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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