Tech Salaries in Kansas City, MO-KS 2025 -- 47 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Kansas City, MO-KS earn a median salary of $124,990, which is 8.1% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Kansas City, MO-KS

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Actuaries	$131,680	$92,890	$175,300	180
Database Architects	$127,590	$93,090	$139,080	570
Software Developers	$124,990	$97,560	$139,820	12,160
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$113,090	$100,120	$138,100	520
Statisticians	$111,780	$98,760	$128,520	100
Electrical Engineers	$110,740	$88,990	$134,430	1,760
Computer Hardware Engineers	$108,360	$85,170	$136,360	310
Computer Network Architects	$107,450	$81,660	$138,110	1,620
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$106,540	$90,640	$129,010	90
Aerospace Engineers	$105,730	$88,270	$128,520	300
Computer Occupations, All Other	$105,470	$80,170	$135,650	3,900
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$104,670	$92,560	$141,520	120
Information Security Analysts	$104,010	$81,390	$131,340	1,810
Database Administrators	$103,640	$78,510	$135,430	440
Chemical Engineers	$102,320	$101,810	$128,530	380
Computer Programmers	$101,830	$78,590	$119,730	500
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$101,810	$73,870	$116,750	160
Computer Systems Analysts	$101,340	$78,780	$131,440	4,180
Materials Engineers	$101,230	$76,180	$128,940	100
Industrial Engineers	$100,480	$83,390	$125,840	2,080
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$100,150	$73,900	$101,700	600
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$99,920	$80,200	$130,030	1,250
Data Scientists	$99,870	$75,960	$128,540	1,260
Mechanical Engineers	$99,630	$83,320	$120,990	4,330
Civil Engineers	$98,860	$78,780	$127,270	3,230
Environmental Engineers	$97,180	$82,140	$124,630	270
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$94,970	$74,980	$106,170	1,430
Engineers, All Other	$93,330	$76,980	$128,520	580
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$91,980	$75,050	$112,770	2,760
Web Developers	$89,420	$64,990	$125,320	520
Operations Research Analysts	$85,380	$63,310	$120,290	--
Landscape Architects	$79,640	$59,360	$92,510	130
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$79,040	$63,530	$96,970	210
Computer Network Support Specialists	$77,040	$58,680	$99,950	850
Mechanical Drafters	$76,340	$58,470	$96,420	390
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$75,690	$57,790	$98,100	310
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,250	$60,430	$92,660	910
Surveyors	$73,780	$57,830	$96,230	260
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$70,720	$57,820	$91,560	210
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,560	$59,420	$94,640	100
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,700	$58,640	$104,300	580
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$63,520	$58,700	$76,920	1,010
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,460	$50,760	$76,900	730
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$63,000	$57,160	$81,440	90
Drafters, All Other	$62,410	$51,520	$79,040	130
Computer User Support Specialists	$60,210	$48,490	$70,510	6,420
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$50,900	$50,900	$60,350	560

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Kansas City, MO-KS?

The highest paying tech jobs in Kansas City, MO-KS are Actuaries ($131,680 median), Database Architects ($127,590 median), Software Developers ($124,990 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Kansas City, MO-KS?

Software developers in Kansas City, MO-KS earn a median salary of $124,990, with salaries ranging from $97,560 at the 25th percentile to $139,820 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 12,160 software developers are employed in the area.