How much does a carpenter make in Kankakee?
$95,280a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $45.81 an hour or $7,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.81
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,730Median: $95,280Highest 10%: $98,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| Median | $95,280 | $45.81 | |
| 75th | $98,880 | $47.54 | |
| 90th | $98,880 | $47.54 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Kankakee, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $45.81 ($95,280 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $95,280 against $60,580 nationally, 57% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,000, so Kankakee pays 21% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for carpenter pay?
1 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,880 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.