Woodworkers, All Other pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,960 or more. The middle half of other woodworkers in Chicago earn between $35,790 and $53,960.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $54K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,320 | $3,693 | $21.31 |
| Median | $36,990 | $3,082 | $17.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,790 | $2,982 | $17.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,960 | $4,497 | $25.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Woodworkers, All Other pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Other woodworkers in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($43,230) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($46,070). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $44,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $44,320 | $36,990 | $35,780 | $53,960 | 40 |
| Illinois | $43,230 | $35,970 | $33,490 | $56,320 | 60 |
| United States | $46,070 | $44,530 | $30,510 | $64,150 | 5,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Woodworkers, All Other salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $44,320, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $35,738 a year, or $2,978 a month and $1,375 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $36,492 | $3,041 |
| Working in IL | $35,738 | $2,978 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for other woodworkers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $44,320 buys what about $42,782 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Woodworkers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Morristown, TN$32,400
- Chattanooga, TN$37,880
- Cleveland, TN$36,810
- Washington, DC$64,500
- Atlanta, GA$42,220
- Baltimore, MD$46,630
Highest-paying cities for other woodworkers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,500).
- Washington, DC$64,500
- New York, NY$58,320
- Oklahoma City, OK$57,400
- Honolulu, HI$56,830
- Riverside, CA$51,450
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Woodworkers, All Other salary in Chicago: questions
How much do other woodworkers make an hour in Chicago?
$21.31 an hour on average, and $17.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other woodworkers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other woodworkers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $35,738 a year ($2,978 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,320.
Do other woodworkers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,070).
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 51-7099; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.23, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.23).
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