salary$61,810 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,410per year
Jobs in the area4,540people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Kansas City?
OK. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 29.8% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $61,810 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $44,950 and $96,410.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 29.8% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.