Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Illinois
Helpers--Carpenters in Illinois earn a median of $45,660 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($43,780)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $59,740. Nationally the range is $31,660 to $57,670.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38,300 median in Illinois
- Riggers$81,860 median in Illinois
- Glaziers$61,840 median in Illinois
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$41,530 median in Illinois
- Carpenters$79,000 median in Illinois
- Helpers--Electricians$43,290 median in Illinois
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Illinois
How much do helpers--carpenters make in Illinois?
The median is $45,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $59,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for helpers--carpenters?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 47 (+4% vs. the national median of $43,780). Living costs are not included.