Editors Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $49,610 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.85
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $77,960
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $40,700
    50th (median)
    $49,610
    75th
    $60,660
    90th
    $77,960

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 72% Median Editors salary is 28% 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
    Topeka, KS $58,120
    Jackson, MS $47,470

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $28,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,610
    Graphic Designers $48,060
    Public Relations Specialists $61,900
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $105,180
    Producers and Directors $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Wichita, KS is $23.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.43 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Wichita, KS is 34.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,700.