Editors Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,750 -45.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $27,180
90th percentile $70,980
Employed locally 120
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,180
    25th
    $27,630
    50th (median)
    $40,750
    75th
    $51,800
    90th
    $70,980

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Kansas is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.47 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Kansas is 45.9% below the national median of $75,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Editors in Kansas?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $27,180 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,630.