Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Illinois
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Illinois earn a median of $50,160 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($46,680)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,360; the top 10% earn over $71,330. Nationally the range is $35,650 to $63,720.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
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- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,320 median in Illinois
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$68,890 median in Illinois
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63,360 median in Illinois
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$46,530 median in Illinois
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,600 median in Illinois
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Illinois
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make in Illinois?
The median is $50,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,360 and the top 10% earn over $71,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $46,680). Living costs are not included.