Best Carpenter Schools in Sterling, Illinois (2026)

Updated May 26, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Sterling sits within the Illinois carpenter workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $79,000 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Sterling Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$79,000BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment19,570 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Whiteside County unemployment rate4.7%BLS LAUS, 2024
Illinois location quotient0.74BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Sterling. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Whiteside County and Illinois figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Carpenter Schools near Sterling

Carpenter Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $60,580 $29.12 per hour
Job Outlook 4.5% 43,100 jobs (2024–2034)
74,100 openings/yr
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 47-2031 Source: BLS OEWS

Carpenter Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $60,580 $29.12/hr
Average Salary $65,630 $31.55/hr

Salary Range

$40,410 10th pctl
$60,580 Median
$99,910 90th pctl
10th Percentile $40,410 $19.43/hr
25th Percentile $48,510 $23.32/hr
75th Percentile $76,830 $36.94/hr
90th Percentile $99,910 $48.03/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed670,090
Growth (2024-2034)4.5%
Annual Openings74,100
Jobs per 1,0004.3

Carpenters (47-2031) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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