Carpenters Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $51,340 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.68
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $69,990
Employed locally 330
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $51,340
    75th
    $60,040
    90th
    $69,990

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 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
    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 Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,060
    Electricians $61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,790
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $51,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Topeka, KS is $24.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.82 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Topeka, KS is 13.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.