Lawrence engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Lawrence, KS metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$93,935
Lawrence
Top earners
$152,485
Higher end
vs national
-22% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
KS
Kansas
Engineers in the Lawrence, KS metro earn an estimated $93,935, -22% vs national, with top earners near $152,485. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Lawrence
Estimated pay for each discipline in Lawrence. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $132,410 | $195,780 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $104,260 | $168,540 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $104,260 | $168,540 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $104,260 | $168,540 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $104,260 | $168,540 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $104,260 | $168,540 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $104,260 | $168,540 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,240 | $133,750 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $80,860 | $140,380 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $80,330 | $136,810 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $77,280 | $128,810 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$132,410
90th
$195,780
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$104,260
90th
$168,540
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,260
90th
$168,540
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,260
90th
$168,540
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,260
90th
$168,540
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,260
90th
$168,540
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,260
90th
$168,540
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,240
90th
$133,750
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$80,860
90th
$140,380
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$80,330
90th
$136,810
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$77,280
90th
$128,810
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What affects engineering pay in Lawrence
- ▹Local market. Lawrence pay runs -22% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Kansas statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Lawrence, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Lawrence — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 5 engineering occupations in Lawrence, KS, weighted by local employment (620 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →