Carpenters Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,910 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $37,550
90th percentile $61,460
Employed locally 1,180
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,550
    25th
    $44,810
    50th (median)
    $48,910
    75th
    $56,780
    90th
    $61,460

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,160
    Construction Laborers $43,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $39,220
    Electricians $57,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Kansas is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Kansas is 17.5% below 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?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,550 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,810.