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          Wages for Writers and Authors in KANSAS

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          Period          		 2025
          10% 25% Median 75% 90%
          United States Hourly $21.31 $28.00 $36.98 $49.01 $67.25
          Yearly $44,310 $58,230 $76,910 $101,950 $139,870
          Kansas Hourly $14.86 $21.03 $31.65 $34.95 $44.55
          Yearly $30,920 $43,740 $65,840 $72,700 $92,660
          Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area Hourly $21.63 $27.31 $32.32 $40.86 $49.07
          Yearly $44,990 $56,800 $67,230 $84,990 $102,070
          Kansas Balance of State Hourly $13.81 $16.37 $27.09 $28.45 $34.37
          Yearly $28,720 $34,040 $56,340 $59,170 $71,480
          Topeka, KS Metro Area Hourly $16.14 $19.66 $24.81 $32.00 $42.04
          Yearly $33,580 $40,890 $51,610 $66,560 $87,430
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