How much does a child make in Lawrence?
$60,980a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Lawrence, KS metro area. That is $29.32 an hour or $5,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,770Median: $60,980Highest 10%: $89,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $51,690 | $24.85 | |
| Median | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| 75th | $70,250 | $33.77 | |
| 90th | $89,210 | $42.89 |
Other cities in Kansas
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Topeka, KS | $54,310 |
| Wichita, KS | $54,310 |
| Manhattan, KS | $53,130 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,880 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,060 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,600 |
Related jobs in Lawrence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Substance Abuse | $64,370 |
| Educational | $50,850 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $45,210 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,040 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $41,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Lawrence?
The median hourly pay in the Lawrence, KS metro area is $29.32 ($60,980 a year).
Do childs make more in Lawrence than the national average?
Yes: $60,980 against $59,550 nationally, 2% more.
How does Lawrence compare with the rest of Kansas?
The median in Kansas is $54,300, so Lawrence pays 12% more.
Where does Lawrence rank for child pay?
107 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Lawrence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,210 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.