Carpenters Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $65,270 +10% vs national
Median hourly $31.38
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $99,850
Employed locally 380
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $65,270
    75th
    $85,520
    90th
    $99,850

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 101% Median Carpenters salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,100
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,510

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,740
    Electricians $91,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $92,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $87,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,640
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $79,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Champaign, IL is $31.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.10 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Champaign, IL is 10% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Champaign?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.