Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $24.12 an hour ($50,160 a year). About 2,350 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($46,680). Illinois ranks 9th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.48 | $36,360 |
| 25% of workers | $19.56 | $40,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.12 | $50,160 |
| 75% of workers | $31.63 | $65,780 |
| 90% of workers | $34.29 | $71,330 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $60,900 | 70 |
| Peoria | $60,040 | 50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $56,410 | 1,420 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2.9% over ten years, declining · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $79,000 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $55,380 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $41,360 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $47,180 |
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