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How much does an editor make in Wichita?

$56,420a year

Median yearly pay for editors in the Wichita, KS metro area. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,702 a month.

Hourly
$27.13
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
154 of 182
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,710Median: $56,420Highest 10%: $96,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,710$20.53
25th$49,990$24.03
Median$56,420$27.13
75th$70,710$34.00
90th$96,580$46.43

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for editors.

Lawrence, KS$65,460
Kansas City, MO$65,180
Topeka, KS$63,560
Editor salary in Kansas Editor salary in all states

Related jobs in Wichita

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial and Industrial Designer$105,200
Technical Writer$76,820
Interior Designer$64,220
Public Relations Specialist$63,430
Producer and Director$53,850
Art Director$53,040
Graphic Designer$52,570
Audio and Video Technician$46,480
Interpreter and Translator$42,500
Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$40,750
Salaries for every job in Wichita, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does an editor make an hour in Wichita?

The median hourly pay in the Wichita, KS metro area is $27.13 ($56,420 a year).

Do editors make more in Wichita than the national average?

No: $56,420 against $77,920 nationally, 28% less.

How does Wichita compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $61,920, so Wichita pays 9% less.

Where does Wichita rank for editor pay?

154 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does an editor make starting out in Wichita?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,580 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.