How much does a carpenter make in Springfield?
$76,970a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $37.00 an hour or $6,414 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.00
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,660Median: $76,970Highest 10%: $97,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| 25th | $55,150 | $26.51 | |
| Median | $76,970 | $37.00 | |
| 75th | $82,520 | $39.67 | |
| 90th | $97,940 | $47.09 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| Kankakee, IL | $95,280 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,220 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,440 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $97,140 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $95,310 |
| Plumber | $94,370 |
| Electrician | $84,780 |
| Roofer | $77,900 |
| Paving | $71,670 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $71,320 |
| Painter | $63,930 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $63,310 |
| Construction Laborer | $61,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $37.00 ($76,970 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $76,970 against $60,580 nationally, 27% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,000, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for carpenter pay?
15 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,940 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.