Carpenters Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $72,490 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.85
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $96,930
Employed locally 330
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $51,090
    50th (median)
    $72,490
    75th
    $80,330
    90th
    $96,930

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 97% Median Carpenters salary is 3% below 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $62,520
    Electricians $82,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    Roofers $76,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $99,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Springfield, IL is $34.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.09 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Springfield, IL is 22.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,090.