Carpenters for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years14%Current company
Krull Window Company1800 water damage Belford companyA & G ConstructionTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years15%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Carpenter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $80,217 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,029 – $146,146 yearly
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Restoration Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis 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 ManagementCarpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCleaningFinishing Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DACI CertificationJourneyman LicenseNATE CertificationTWIC CardSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsApprentice Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPROSHASkills
Time ManagementDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleCDLBox Truck
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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 Safety Training Undergone.
What are some job titles related to carpenters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carpenters include: apprentice carpenter, carpenter/laborer and finishing 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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