Editors Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $58,120 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $39,820
90th percentile $107,220
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,820
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $58,120
    75th
    $86,320
    90th
    $107,220

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 85% Median Editors salary is 15% 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
    Lawrence, KS $64,480
    Jacksonville, FL $60,000
    Kansas City, MO-KS $59,440
    Wichita, KS $49,610
    Jackson, MS $47,470

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,990
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    Graphic Designers $53,580
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,660
    Producers and Directors $59,000
    Interpreters and Translators $50,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Topeka, KS is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.12 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Topeka, KS is 22.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,820 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.