Editors Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $64,480 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $82,630
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $52,050
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $64,480
    90th
    $82,630

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 94% Median Editors salary is 6% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,380
    Jacksonville, FL $60,000
    Kansas City, MO-KS $59,440
    Topeka, KS $58,120
    Wichita, KS $49,610
    Jackson, MS $47,470

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $32,970
    Public Relations Specialists $60,870
    Graphic Designers $52,410
    Coaches and Scouts $45,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Lawrence, KS is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.10 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Lawrence, KS is 14.3% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,050.