In Kansas, helpers--carpenters earn $40,960 at the median — $19.69 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Helpers--Carpenters salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $29,440, 25th percentile $35,160, median $40,960, 75th percentile $46,880, 90th percentile $49,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level helpers--carpenters (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $40,960 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,440, and experienced helpers--carpenters can clear $49,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Kansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,773/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 38.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers--carpenters salary go in Kansas?▼
Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers--carpenters salary is worth about $45,745 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--carpenters get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
