How much does a helpers--carpenter make in Chicago?
$46,940a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.57
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 95
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,340Median: $46,940Highest 10%: $60,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,340 | $15.55 | |
| 25th | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| Median | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 75th | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| 90th | $60,770 | $29.22 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.57 ($46,940 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $46,940 against $43,780 nationally, 7% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $45,660, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
20 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--carpenter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,770 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.