verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Carpenter Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$79,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.98/hr
▲ 30% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
19,570
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$79,033 #1 of 51

Carpenter pay in Illinois, explained

Carpenters in Illinois earn a median of $79,000 per year ($37.98 per hour), which is 30% above the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $39,890, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $117,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $79,000 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $79,000 is worth about $79,033 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #1 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,890
$19.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,000
$37.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$117,660
$56.57/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $79,000 $79,033
Indiana $62,870 $67,364 +$16,130
Wisconsin $61,660 $65,530 +$17,340
Missouri $60,840 $66,992 +$18,160
Iowa $57,710 $65,757 +$21,290
Kentucky $52,680 $58,430 +$26,320

Carpenter in Illinois: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Illinois?

Carpenters in Illinois earn a median of $79,000 per year ($37.98 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Illinois pay carpenters well?

At $79,000, Illinois pays 30% above the national median for carpenters. An estimated 19,570 work in the state.

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