Carpenters for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree15%Master's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
9N803 IL-47A & G ConstructionAdjustable Forms IncTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years14%2-5 years51%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Carpenter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $80,728 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,656 – $145,939 yearly
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Laborer - Transitional Contract Work
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFrame CarpentryOSHAOSHA 10Maintenance Operations
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCertificate of CompetencyMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Service Technician ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsJourneyman Carpenter
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipWeldingWoodworkingOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementFramer/Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRPlumbing Apprentice LicenseSkills
OhmmeterOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceCustomer ServiceFinishing Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DACI CertificationJourneyman LicenseNATE CertificationTWIC CardSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a carpenter role?
The average time to fill a carpenter role is 125 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do carpenters tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a carpenter include: communication skills, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a carpenter?
Common licenses or certifications for carpenters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to carpenters?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carpenters include: residential carpenter, maintenance operations and general laborer.
What level of education is common for a carpenter?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a carpenter in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a carpenter?
Most carpenters have 13 years of professional experience.
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