Carpenters Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $67,000 +13% vs national
Median hourly $32.21
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $102,600
Employed locally 420
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $47,750
    50th (median)
    $67,000
    75th
    $90,790
    90th
    $102,600

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,770
    Electricians $94,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in South Illinois is $32.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.06 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in South Illinois is 13% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,750.