How much does a carpenter make in Illinois?
$79,000a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Illinois. That is $37.98 an hour or $6,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.98
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,890Median: $79,000Highest 10%: $117,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 25th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $79,000 | $37.98 | |
| 75th | $107,000 | $51.42 | |
| 90th | $117,700 | $56.57 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kankakee, IL | $95,280 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,220 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,440 |
| Springfield, IL | $76,970 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,470 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 1. Hawaii | $85,280 |
| 2. Illinois | $79,000 |
| 3. California | $75,920 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,200 |
| 5. Washington | $74,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.98 ($79,000 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $79,000 against $60,580 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Illinois rank for carpenter pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays carpenters the most?
Kankakee, IL, with a median of $95,280 a year.
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.