How much does a Carpenters make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

Carpenters Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $62,660 +5.6% vs national

Median hourly $30.12

10th percentile $38,760

90th percentile $108,040

Employed locally 620

National median $59,310

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Carpenters

Northwest Illinois

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$38,760

25th

$47,820

50th (median)

$62,660

75th

$84,220

90th

$108,040

Top-paying metros for Carpenters

Metro area	Median 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 Northwest Illinois

Occupation	Median salary
Construction Laborers	$57,630
Electricians	$76,260
Highway Maintenance Workers	$53,430
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$78,470
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$91,000
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$94,110

Frequently asked questions

How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northwest Illinois is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.98 or more per hour.

Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

The median Carpenters salary in Northwest Illinois is 5.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.