Carpenters Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas City, MO-KS

Median annual salary $61,040 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $94,070
Employed locally 4,630
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $78,770
    90th
    $94,070

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 75% Median Carpenters salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $65,840
    St. Louis, MO-IL $65,090
    Modesto, CA $64,910

    Related occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,580
    Electricians $74,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,600
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Kansas City?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Kansas City, MO-KS is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.35 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas City above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 2.9% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Kansas City?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.