Carpenters Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Carpenters in Illinois earn a median salary of $69,955 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.9% vs the national median of $59,310. An estimated 24,650 carpenters are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $57,720 to $80,770 depending on location.
$69,955
Avg median salary in Illinois
$80,770
Highest paying metro
$57,720
Lowest paying metro
24,650
Employed in Illinois
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Carpenters salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $80,770 | $58,790 | $103,210 | 200 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,980 | $53,700 | $97,380 | 860 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $76,510 | $50,140 | $107,990 | 19,460 |
| Rockford, IL | $74,670 | $56,280 | $97,700 | 970 |
| Bloomington, IL | $73,470 | $47,700 | $90,570 | 190 |
| Springfield, IL | $72,490 | $51,090 | $80,330 | 330 |
| Kankakee, IL | $70,280 | $49,190 | $96,260 | 120 |
| South Illinois | $67,000 | $47,750 | $90,790 | 420 |
| Champaign, IL | $65,270 | $48,010 | $85,520 | 380 |
| Northwest Illinois | $62,660 | $47,820 | $84,220 | 620 |
| East Central Illinois | $60,640 | $47,440 | $86,380 | 520 |
| West Central Illinois | $57,720 | $43,480 | $76,450 | 580 |