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Carpenters average salary by city in Illinois
- Decatur$88,510
- Chicago$83,110
- Kankakee$82,070
- Rockford$75,240
- Peoria$74,600
- Bloomington$74,110
- Springfield$72,180
- Champaign$69,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $88,510 | $87,220 | $63,330 | $66,857 | 88 |
| Chicago | $83,110 | $80,440 | $58,770 | $63,325 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $82,070 | $95,280 | $61,600 | $62,645 | 96 |
| Rockford | $75,240 | $72,770 | $56,840 | $58,178 | 92 |
| Peoria | $74,600 | $75,280 | $50,220 | $57,759 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $74,110 | $75,470 | $58,240 | $57,439 | 94 |
| Springfield | $72,180 | $76,970 | $55,150 | $56,177 | 93 |
| Champaign | $69,630 | $66,980 | $50,700 | $54,509 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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