How much does an editor make in Kansas?
$61,920a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Kansas. That is $29.77 an hour or $5,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.77
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,690Median: $61,920Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| 25th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| 75th | $77,640 | $37.33 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.51 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $65,460 |
| Kansas City, MO | $65,180 |
| Topeka, KS | $63,560 |
| Wichita, KS | $56,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 29. Michigan | $63,090 |
| 30. Minnesota | $62,650 |
| 31. South Carolina | $62,000 |
| 32. Kansas | $61,920 |
| 33. Montana | $61,750 |
| 34. Missouri | $61,620 |
| 35. North Dakota | $60,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $29.77 ($61,920 a year).
Do editors make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $61,920 against $77,920 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Kansas rank for editor pay?
Kansas ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Kansas pays editors the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $65,460 a year.
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.