The median annual wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Illinois is $36,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,740.
Pay spans roughly $31,540 at the 10th percentile to $58,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.62 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as helpers--carpenters in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $36,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.62 |
| 10th percentile | $31,540 |
| 90th percentile | $58,240 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.