Carpenters Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $60,640 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $33,160
90th percentile $97,050
Employed locally 520
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,160
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $86,380
    90th
    $97,050

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,260
    Highway Maintenance Workers$53,240
    Electricians$77,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$68,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$81,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in East Central Illinois is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Carpenters salary in East Central Illinois is 2.2% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,160 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.