Carpenters for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Carpentry7%Communication Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Tradesmen International
Renuity
Davaco
Time at current job
More than 5 years38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,294 profiles for Carpenters in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Carpenter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $82,133 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,499 – $151,595 yearly
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Owner/foreman/lead carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Scaffolding Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseHVAC CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCarpentryTrim CarpentryPlumbingTravel Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCarpentryCPRFirst Aid CertificationCarpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCarpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCleaningEquipment RepairCarpenter Apprentice
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsEnglishCleaningCarpenter/Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingBarbecueOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCleaning
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What's the average time to fill a carpenter role?
The average time to fill a carpenter role is 118 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: carpentry, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for carpenters?
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 apprentice, residential carpenter and travel 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 12 years of professional experience.
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