DOL Median (Illinois)
$76,607
vs National
+51.3%
National: $50,648BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,997
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,607
+51.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,648
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Carpenters in Illinois earns $76,607 in nominal terms, which is 51.3% above the national average of $50,648. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,997 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MJ B CONTRACTORS, INC. | $90,938 | 1 |
| MS HOME DEVELOPMENT INC | $87,734 | 1 |
| RAM FINANCIAL LLC | $87,734 | 1 |
| MK CONSTRUCTION BUILDERS, INC. | $87,734 | 1 |
| Altounian Construction, Inc. | $87,485 | 1 |
| JF Quality Decorating Inc | $86,715 | 1 |
| A D HOME ADJUSTING SERVICES INC | $86,715 | 1 |
| #1 Leszek Construction , Inc . | $86,715 | 1 |
| ART PRO CONSTRUCTION, INC | $80,933 | 1 |
| Masters Kitchen and Bath Corporation | $78,843 | 2 |
| MK Construction & Builders Inc | $77,116 | 2 |
| art masonry construction corp | $72,280 | 1 |
| We Care Recycling Adminstration, LLC | $70,429 | 1 |
| JH JR Construction | $70,429 | 1 |
| WK CONSTRUCTION CARPENTRY INC | $69,347 | 1 |
| Elite General Contractors, Inc. | $69,347 | 1 |
| RO Inc. | $64,563 | 2 |
| The Framing Guys | $64,334 | 1 |
| ELEVATED PARTNERS LLC | $51,979 | 1 |
| Noah Investment Member Inc | $34,944 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Carpenters
Bridgehampton, NE · $109,346Villa Park, IL · $90,938Willow Springs, IL · $87,734Lake Forest, IL · $87,485Park Ridge, IL · $87,485Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Carpenters make in Illinois?
The median Carpenters salary in Illinois is $76,607 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Carpenters?
A Carpenters in Illinois earns 51.3% more than the national median of $50,648, or $82,997 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.