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How much does a carpenter make in Rockford?

$72,770a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $34.99 an hour or $6,064 a month.

Hourly
$34.99
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
39 of 390
Jobs in the area
810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,470Median: $72,770Highest 10%: $104,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,470$22.34
25th$56,840$27.33
Median$72,770$34.99
75th$98,090$47.16
90th$104,400$50.17

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
Bloomington, IL$75,470
Peoria, IL$75,280
St. Louis, MO$70,990
Champaign, IL$66,980
Cape Girardeau, MO$63,740
Davenport, IA$60,440
Paducah, KY$51,700
Carpenter salary in Illinois Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$102,100
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$100,300
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$97,250
Plumber$94,230
Electrician$93,280
Sheet Metal Worker$78,640
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$75,320
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$75,010
Painter$72,700
Construction and Building Inspector$72,330
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $34.99 ($72,770 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Rockford than the national average?

Yes: $72,770 against $60,580 nationally, 20% more.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $79,000, so Rockford pays 8% less.

Where does Rockford rank for carpenter pay?

39 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,400 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.