Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $36,690 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $58,240
Employed locally 220
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $31,540
    50th (median)
    $36,690
    75th
    $47,310
    90th
    $58,240

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 41% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Bend, OR $58,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,150
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $48,260
    Charlottesville, VA $46,390
    Asheville, NC $43,690

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $68,410
    Carpenters $76,510
    Electricians $99,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $98,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $101,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Chicago, IL-IN is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 11.8% below the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Carpenters in Chicago?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,540.