salary$75,280 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,440per year
Jobs in the area780people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Peoria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 18.4% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Peoria, IL area is $75,280 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $42,440 and $105,440.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 18.4% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Peoria, IL metro area.