How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make in Chicago?
$56,410a year
Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $27.12 an hour or $4,701 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.12
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 219
- Jobs in the area
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,420Median: $56,410Highest 10%: $71,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 25th | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| Median | $56,410 | $27.12 | |
| 75th | $69,750 | $33.53 | |
| 90th | $71,970 | $34.60 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.
| Rockford, IL | $60,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,040 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,830 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $27.12 ($56,410 a year).
Do cabinetmaker and bench carpenters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $56,410 against $46,680 nationally, 21% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $50,160, so Chicago pays 12% more.
Where does Chicago rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?
21 of 219 metro areas with data.
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,970 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.