Carpenters Salary in Peoria, IL

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

Median annual salary $77,980 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.49
10th percentile $45,160
90th percentile $105,350
Employed locally 860
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,160
    25th
    $53,700
    50th (median)
    $77,980
    75th
    $97,380
    90th
    $105,350

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 110% Median Carpenters salary is 10% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,100
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,510
    Illinois $76,410

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $63,460
    Electricians $87,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,840
    Highway Maintenance Workers $59,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $84,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Peoria, IL is $37.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.69 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Peoria, IL is 31.5% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,160 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,700.