DOL Median (Illinois)
$32,157
vs National
+18.9%
National: $27,040BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,840
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$32,157
+18.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$27,040
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Helpers--Carpenters in Illinois earns $32,157 in nominal terms, which is 18.9% above the national average of $27,040. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,840 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Decorating, Inc. | $32,157 | 6 |
| WOODWORKS UNLIMITED, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Helpers--Carpenters make in Illinois?
The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Illinois is $32,157 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Helpers--Carpenters?
A Helpers--Carpenters in Illinois earns 18.9% more than the national median of $27,040, or $34,840 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.