Carpenters Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $74,670 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.90
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $102,650
Employed locally 970
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $56,280
    50th (median)
    $74,670
    75th
    $97,700
    90th
    $102,650

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 112% Median Carpenters salary is 12% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $52,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,990
    Electricians $80,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $96,740
    Sheet Metal Workers $82,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Rockford, IL is $35.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.17 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Rockford, IL is 25.9% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,280.