Carpenters Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $80,770 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.83
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $122,080
Employed locally 200
National median $59,310

Compare Carpenters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Decatur, IL stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Carpenters
in
Decatur, IL
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $58,790
    50th (median)
    $80,770
    75th
    $103,210
    90th
    $122,080

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 129% Median Carpenters salary is 29% 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
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,100
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,510
    Illinois $76,410

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,150
    Electricians $102,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $96,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Decatur, IL is $38.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.95 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Decatur, IL is 36.2% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,790.