Carpenters Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $53,430 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $46,630
90th percentile $77,530
Employed locally 220
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,630
    25th
    $48,610
    50th (median)
    $53,430
    75th
    $60,760
    90th
    $77,530

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 78% Median Carpenters salary is 22% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $69,870
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,040
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $56,380
    Jackson, MI $56,160
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $56,050

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,630
    Electricians $57,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $43,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Lawrence, KS is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Lawrence, KS is 9.9% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,630 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,610.