Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $49,340 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $62,660
Employed locally 40
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $49,340
    75th
    $59,520
    90th
    $62,660

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,880
    Food Batchmakers $38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,420
    Machinists $46,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Northwest Illinois is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Northwest Illinois is 7.2% above 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.