salary$50,930 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,000per year
Jobs in the area1,210people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Wichita?
OK. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 27.4% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Wichita, KS area is $50,930 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $37,980 and $78,000.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 27.4% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.