salary$51,210 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,430per year
Jobs in the area360people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Topeka?
OK. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 26.9% 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 Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Topeka, KS area is $51,210 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $37,990 and $72,430.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 26.9% 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 Topeka, KS metro area.