Carpenters Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $70,280 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.79
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $96,640
Employed locally 120
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $70,280
    75th
    $96,260
    90th
    $96,640

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 103% Median Carpenters salary is 3% 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 Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,390
    Electricians $82,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $71,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $90,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Kankakee, IL is $33.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.54 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Kankakee, IL is 18.5% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.