Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,930 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $59,520
Employed locally 280
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $44,930
    75th
    $52,200
    90th
    $59,520

    Top-paying metros for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jonesboro, AR $66,860
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $63,700
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,940
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $62,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $61,190
    Rockford, IL $60,900

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in East Central Illinois is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.36 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries?

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in East Central Illinois is 2.4% below the national median of $46,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.