Carpenters for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years2%3-5 years14%Current company
1099 subcontractor548 FoundationA & G ConstructionTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years14%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Carpenter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $81,800 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,536 – $146,945 yearly
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Finishing Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DACI CertificationJourneyman LicenseNATE CertificationTWIC CardSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsResidential Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementCertified Payroll ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationEPA Type ICDLSkills
Organizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCarpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Service Technician ExperienceBlocking & BracingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCarpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CarpentryScissor Lift CertificationFall Protection CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCarpentryTrim CarpentryRemodelingDrywall Metal Stud FramingJourneyman 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
Food Safety CertificationJourneyman LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a carpenter role?
The average time to fill a carpenter role is 122 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 organizational skills.
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 driver.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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