How much does a carpenter make in Bloomington?
$75,470a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $36.28 an hour or $6,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.28
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,050Median: $75,470Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $75,470 | $36.28 | |
| 75th | $92,960 | $44.69 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| Kankakee, IL | $95,280 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,220 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,440 |
| Springfield, IL | $76,970 |
| Peoria, IL | $75,280 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,770 |
| St. Louis, MO | $70,990 |
| Champaign, IL | $66,980 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $63,740 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,440 |
| Paducah, KY | $51,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Bloomington, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $36.28 ($75,470 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Bloomington than the national average?
Yes: $75,470 against $60,580 nationally, 25% more.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,000, so Bloomington pays 4% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for carpenter pay?
21 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,200 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.