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Carpenters Salary in Kansas
Carpenters in Kansas earn a median $56,960 a year, 6% below the U.S. median.
- Median in KS
- $56,960 a year
- U.S. median
- $60,580 a year
- Employment
- 5,210
- Location quotient
- 0.84
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Kansas
- Median (50%)
- $56,960 · $27.39 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $59,460 · $28.59 an hour (estimate error ±1.7%)
- 10th percentile
- $38,860 · $18.68 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $47,830 · $22.99 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $66,730 · $32.08 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $88,090 · $42.35 an hour
- Employment
- 5,210 (estimate error ±6.4%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.62
- Location quotient
- 0.84 (1.00 = national share)
Carpenters pay by metro area in Kansas
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,810 | 4,540 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $60,150 | 220 |
| Lawrence, KS | $59,800 | 280 |
| Manhattan, KS | $51,600 | 300 |
| Topeka, KS | $51,210 | 360 |
| Wichita, KS | $50,930 | 1,210 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $49,510 | 1,030 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $48,540 | 300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do carpenters make in Kansas?
- The median wage for carpenters in Kansas is $56,960 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 5,210 jobs in the state.
- Where in Kansas do carpenters earn the most?
- Kansas City, MO-KS has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $61,810 a year.