salary$76,970 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,940per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 19.7% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Springfield, IL area is $76,970 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $43,660 and $97,940.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 19.7% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.