$21 - $27 per hour
Nature's Perspective Landscaping, Inc., located in Evanston, Illinois, has been a trusted leader in landscape design, installation, and maintenance since 1979. As a locally owned company serving Chicago and the North Sho…
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Carpenter jobs in Chicago, IL
Carpenters frame structures, hang doors, build stairs, and run finish trim, reading plans and working wood and engineered materials to tight tolerances on site.
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$20–$47/hr
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DescriptionAbout UsAt HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildin…
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Commercial Carpenter. $30-40/hr. Job Description This role requires a skilled Commercial Carpenter who performs wood and metal stud framing, acoustic ceiling installation, and drywall backing on commercial projects. You…
Manager Department Operations Employment Type Full-Time Job Overview: Our client is looking to hire experienced Carpenters to support their Field Operations team in delivering top-tier restoration, repair, and constructi…
You’ll troubleshoot systems and contribute to the upkeep of a clean, functional environment for members and staff. As the team's Carpenter, you'll be responsible for constructing, installing, and repairing structures and…
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What carpenters earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $20–$26 | $41k–$54k |
| Journeyman | $25–$34 | $52k–$70k |
| Master / Lead | $32–$47 | $67k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Framing and layoutFinish and trim workBlueprint readingPrecise measuring and mathPower and hand toolsBuilding code awarenessJob site safetyWorking with other trades
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Are you stronger in rough framing or finish work?
Answer honestly and give an example of your best work in that lane. Foremen staff crews by strength, so clarity helps you both.
How do you lay out a wall from plans?
Walk through plate layout, stud spacing, openings with headers, and checking square and dimensions against the print before nailing.
Tell me about a time the plans did not match site conditions. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, flagged it to the lead or GC, and documented the change rather than improvising something an inspector would catch.
What is your approach to keeping cuts accurate over a long day?
Mention habits like measure twice, marking waste side, checking your saw's square, and slowing down when tired. Consistency is the craft.
What tools do you bring, and which are you fastest with?
Give a real inventory and one specialty, whether it is running crown, setting doors, or framing stairs. Owning your tools signals commitment.
How do you work around electricians and plumbers on a busy site?
Talk about sequencing, protecting their rough-in, and communicating before cutting or furring anything near other trades' work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
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Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
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Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
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Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Carpenter's Helper
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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