How much does a helpers--carpenter make in Illinois?
$45,660a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in Illinois. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 47
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $45,660Highest 10%: $59,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,340 | $15.55 | |
| Median | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $54,340 | $26.13 | |
| 90th | $59,740 | $28.72 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $46,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--carpenters.
| 8. New York | $47,740 |
| 9. Arkansas | $46,800 |
| 10. Washington | $46,060 |
| 11. Illinois | $45,660 |
| 12. Michigan | $44,960 |
| 13. Ohio | $44,760 |
| 14. Hawaii | $44,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.95 ($45,660 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $45,660 against $43,780 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays helpers--carpenters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $46,940 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.