Carpenters for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
A & G ConstructionAdvanced mobility & shelter technologies llcAmazing Home Delivery LLCTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Carpenter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $80,799 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,149 – $147,876 yearly
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Framer/Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRPlumbing Apprentice License+1 moreSkills
OhmmeterOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceCustomer ServiceRoofer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipConstruction ExperienceRemodelingCarpentryWoodworkingFinishing Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DACI CertificationJourneyman LicenseNATE CertificationTWIC Card+25 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCarpenter/Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationPERC CardTIPS+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingGuest ServicesDelivery Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aCosmetology LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMasonry Scaffold BuildingCarpenter/Laborer
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRCDL aSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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: carpenter/laborer, delivery driver and framer/carpenter.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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