Editors Salary in Kansas
In Kansas, editors earn $54,480 at the median — $26.19 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kansas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $54K get you in Kansas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kansas
Entry-level editors (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $65K spread from bottom to top.
Editors salary by metro in Kansas
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $64K | +18% | 30 |
| Topeka | $58K | +7% | 50 |
| Wichita | $50K | -9% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do editors make in Kansas?
The median is $54,480 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,640, and experienced editors can clear $92,270. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Kansas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,614/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 29.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a editors salary go in Kansas?
Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median editors salary is worth about $60,844 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do editors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.