Port Engineer Salary in Kansas City, Missouri

How much does a Port Engineer make in Kansas City, MO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Port Engineer in Kansas City, MO is $76,684. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $66,797 to a high of $89,005, with most professionals earning between $71,509 and $83,133.

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Develop agendas and present details on the Planning Board for Maintenance and deconflict planned and unplanned operational, schedule, and work integration issues.

October 07, 2022

Reviews work specifications, coordinates schedules with repair activities, oversees repairs, and providing input for all maintenance funding decisions.

March 19, 2023

Actively assist in planning and execution maintenance, repairs, classification surveys, regulatory surveys (USCG), equipment upgrades and similar tasks.

January 05, 2023

Monitor industrial availability execution and support Government efforts to control quality, schedule, and cost.

February 26, 2023

Assists in the development of standard operating procedures and ensures that the team follows the established policies and procedures, holding employees accountable for non-compliance through progressive disciplinary measures.

March 24, 2023

Manage the logistics for multiple ships, directing maintenance, spare parts, equipment, casualties and machinery overhauls.

April 12, 2023

Provide oversight for vessel Masters and Chief Engineers to ensure that missions/voyages are efficiently and safely performed in accordance with contract requirements.

May 12, 2023

Demonstrate practical knowledge of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment .

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Port Engineer in Kansas City, MO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

71509

83133

76684

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

73101

85932

78669

What is the average salary for Port Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Port Engineer in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Port Engineer ranges from $71,509 to $83,133 with the average base salary of $76,684. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,101 to $85,932 with the average total cash compensation of $78,669.

View Average Salary for Port Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,684	$71,509 - $83,133
Bonus	$1,985	$1,593 - $2,799
Total Pay	$78,669	$73,101 - $85,932

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Port Engineer Salary Near Kansas City, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,618 - $83,261	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,360 - $82,961	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,360 - $82,961	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,406 - $83,014	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,406 - $83,014	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,406 - $83,014	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO

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About Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in 2017, making it the 37th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas–Missouri state line. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850 the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued...

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