“I've only had one job, but I get at least $7.50 an hour. I teach piano lessons at Lawrence Piano Studio.”

— Mitchell Haverty, high school student, Lawrence

“$6 an hour working at Second Chance Children's Clothing. I'm actually currently working there. I've only had one job.”

— Emily Johnson, student, Lawrence

“My dad gave me $4 for a back massage.”

— Lexie Schmidt, student, Lawrence

“Baby-sitting for $4 an hour. The kids were brats.”

— Shannon Rogers, student, Lawrence