Carpenters Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $49,630 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $72,270
Employed locally 1,160
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $45,800
    50th (median)
    $49,630
    75th
    $59,750
    90th
    $72,270

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,900
    Electricians $62,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Wichita, KS is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Wichita, KS is 16.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,800.