Carpenters pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for carpenters is $24.36 an hour ($50,670 a year). About 6,950 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). South Carolina ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.31 | $36,010 |
| 25% of workers | $20.97 | $43,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.36 | $50,670 |
| 75% of workers | $30.10 | $62,610 |
| 90% of workers | $38.00 | $79,040 |
Carpenters pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $51,750 | 300 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $50,380 | 1,240 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $50,090 | 1,340 |
| Florence | $49,250 | 130 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $49,070 | 440 |
| Columbia | $48,070 | 880 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $47,750 | 510 |
| Sumter | $45,700 | 70 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $42,940 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $49,920 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $46,910 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $47,680 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $50,750 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $48,940 |
| Electricians | $58,740 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $53,940 |
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