Carpenter Salary in Kansas (2026)
$27.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,058/year ($3,755/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,210 Carpenter jobs in Kansas (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Carpenter salary of $56,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,058 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $56,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,655 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,357 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,890 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,058 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,755 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Kansas?
- The median Carpenter salary in Kansas is $56,960 per year ($27.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,830 and $66,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $56,960, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $45,058 per year ($3,755 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 5,210 Carpenter jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.