The annual and hourly salary statistics of helpers--production workers in Lawrence, Kansas are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of helpers--production workers in Lawrence is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $31,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $36,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for helpers--production workers in Lawrence, Kansas in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $36,740. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $28,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $18,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of helpers--production workers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,420 | 2.92% | 2.92% |
| 2016 | $27,590 | -27.40% | - |
| 2015 | $35,150 | 3.76% | - |
| 2014 | $33,830 | 14.16% | - |
| 2013 | $29,040 | 4.99% | - |
| 2012 | $27,590 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $28,420 in Lawrence is in the middle of salary range for helpers--production workers in state of Kansas. In comparison, the annual salary of helpers--production workers in Lawrence is 49.8 percent (49.8%) lower than that in the highest paying Topeka and 34.2 percent (34.2%) higher than that in the lowest paying Manhattan.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Topeka | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | |
| Wichita | |
| Lawrence | |
| Manhattan |